With proper planning, the answer should most commonly be no. I have always thought that the point of proper estate planning was to avoid probate, minimize legal expenses, minimize estate taxes, and minimize income taxes. I have always believed that it is easier to avoid a problem than it is to solve one. A lot of people are confused by …
Smart Tax Planning
“You are worse than the Dentist.” It’s tax time. According to some of my clients-one of the worst days of the year. Most of my clients are patriotic Americans, but they don’t want to pay more taxes than they have to. Over the years I have noticed most of my clients initially focus on deductions. Should I buy a house …
401k Rollover ? | Retirement Planning
A 401k plan participant leaving an employer typically has four options (and may engage in a combination of these options): Roll over assets to an IRA Roll over the assets to his new employer’s plan, if one is available and rollovers are permitted Leave the money in their former employers plan, if permitted or cash out the account value. A …
Financial Planning in your 40’s
If you are a consistent planner for the future, then you should have been in an excellent financial position when you touch your 40’s. Most of us, however, are not. It is clear that we have a lot of catching up to do. Remember, financial planning is one of the most important actions at this juncture in your life. If you are …
Talking with your Adult Children about Inheritance
Uninformed heirs often make poor financial decisions with the assets left to them, leading to unnecessary taxes, pointless attorney fees, overspending, family disputes and much, much more. Generational wealth planning can keep your hard earned money in your family where it belongs and keep your parental wishes intact. Recommendations to prepare your children for financial responsibility: 1. Establish a well …
Employee Stock Purchase Plan | ESPP
Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP) are company administered benefit programs that offer employees the opportunity to purchase common stock in their company, typically at a discount. Advantages of an ESPP Discount offers incentive to save/invest Convenient contributions through payroll deduction No commitment to purchase specific number of shares Discounted purchase price of stock (if your plan offers) Low purchase/Sell transaction …
What is a Comprehensive Wealth Manager?
A comprehensive wealth manager can handle all of your financial needs no matter what your life stage; they offer expertise in a variety financial specialties: Investment Services Retirement Planning Estate Planning Insurance Tax Planning Integration: Advantage of a Comprehensive Wealth Manager An advantage of working with a truly Comprehensive Wealth Manager is that a single person is able to integrate …
Financial Planning In Your 20’s
If you are in your 20’s, then chances are that you are on the first rung of the corporate ladder or tasting the first sips of your chosen profession. Financial planning may be the last thing on your mind right now. However, if you start planning your finances at this stage of your life, or better yet, hire a financial …