In our busy lives, it is not uncommon to put off for tomorrow the things we do not have time for today. This is especially true for things that make us uncomfortable or require significant time and effort to squeeze into our already hectic schedules. However, by sweeping these issues under the rug, you are […]
If you think the only form of cheating in a marriage happens in the bedroom, you would be wrong. A growing number of marriages suffer the damaging effects of financial infidelity in which one spouse intentionally lies about or hides assets or other financial information from the other spouse. Both are examples of betrayals that […]
In 2019, the IRS reassured ultra-high-net-worth families that any gifts they make between 2018 and 2025 to remove assets from their taxable estates under the generous but temporary provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) would not lose those tax benefits when the estate-tax lifetime-exclusion reverts to its pre-TCJA level in 2026. The […]
As college graduates embark on their professional careers, they should consider the following savings strategies to help prepare them for a sound financial future. Like most things in life, the earlier you start planning, the more likely you will achieve your goals. Employer-Sponsored Savings Plans While retirement may seem like a long way off for […]
Congratulations! Your child has been accepted into college and will potentially move out of your family home in the next few months. During this time of excitement and, perhaps, sadness, don’t forget that the law no longer recognizes you as your child’s legal guardian. Unless you prepare in advance, you may not even have a […]
Under current law, financial advisors and brokers are bound by a “suitability” standard that requires them to recommend investment products deemed “appropriate” for a client’s defined need and objective. This standard of care does not rise to the level of a fiduciary, who is legally and ethically obligated to put their client’s best interests ahead […]
Individuals will find it easier and faster to claim tax credits of as much as $7,500 for new electric vehicle purchases in 2024. However, fewer cars qualify for the credit this year due to more stringent requirements concerning the manufacturing and assembly of batteries and other vehicle components. The clean vehicle tax credit, introduced by […]
The COVID pandemic created a prolonged period of economic uncertainty that has left an indelible mark on individuals and businesses across the globe. While it is natural to become anxious and question whether you are fully prepared for the current period and any challenges that may arise in the future, you should focus your attention […]
One of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs must confront is how and when they will exit the businesses they spent most of their lives building. After all, business owners view their companies as extensions of their personal identities. They neither have the desire nor the time to think about what will happen if and when they […]
With 2024 well underway, certain calendar-year trusts and estates still have a small window of opportunity to reduce their 2023 income tax liabilities and those of the trusts’ beneficiaries provided they act before March 6, 2024. Under a special IRS rule, trustees have 65 days after the start of a new year to distribute trust […]