The cryptocurrency market is a rapidly growing segment of the financial markets. From its beginning 13 years ago with the invention of Bitcoin, it has grown to over $2.5 trillion dollars in market cap and over 6,700 cryptocurrencies. While maybe even a couple of years ago it could be written off as a fad, as […]
So your parents don’t want to talk about money. Search the internet, and you’ll find reams of material written about discussing family finances between generations, but it’s almost always from the perspective of an affluent parent or grandparent wondering when and how to reveal the extent family’s wealth to a young person. Or the stories […]
As you may know, the House Ways and Means Committee released a draft of major tax legislation on September 13th. While it significantly scales back increases in previous proposals, it does add new ones. The provisions will most likely change before the final bill passes, however we are providing a quick summary of key points […]
As financial planners when one of us announces they’re expecting a baby congratulations are often followed by, “so when are you opening a 529 educational savings account?” College education is a big decision that we all have different takes on. Some people want to fully cover costs for their children, while others envision for it […]
The world is becoming more and more digital where we have access to just about any information at the touch of our fingers. Think about how many times you pick up your phone or laptop on a daily basis and all the information that is stored on it – personal documents and information, account numbers, […]
Overview Rachel Moran and Brent Zackon discuss changes in the distribution of IRAs inherited by non-spouse beneficiaries following the SECURE Act and present a case study designed to demonstrate the impact of utilizing Roth Conversions to increase a beneficiaries’ post-tax inheritance. Watch this webinar if you’re interested in learning about the following: The impact of […]
Are you or your child getting close to needing your own health insurance? Unsure of where to start? It’s normal to feel overwhelmed during the process of getting health insurance for the first time. There are ways to alleviate the stress and educate yourself in order to decide what health insurance plan is right for […]
The title of this article is a quotation of William Shakespeare from his play The Tempest. The phrase means that history sets the context for the present. By knowing what has happened in the past, we can determine appropriate courses of action for the future. Recency bias sometimes gets in the way of using the […]
With everything that goes on in our daily lives, it’s easy to forget about our retirement plan accounts which are setup to automatically help save for the future. Below are a few questions to consider to ensure your retirement accounts are up to date. Have you created personalized login credentials to view your retirement account? […]
Today more than ever, it is important to monitor your financial activity and credit reports. Fraudsters are continually finding new ways to steal data and make fraudulent purchases. Thankfully, there’s a few simple – and best of all, free – ways to help keep yourself secure. Leverage Technology Most banks, credit cards and lenders allow […]