Indexed Universal Life Insurance Myths Indexed universal life insurance is a type of permanent life insurance. It offers both a death benefit and a cash value. The growth of the cash value is directly tied to an index. It is a bit more complex than a traditional whole life policy, so there are some [...]
Living Trust Frequently Asked Questions A living trust is a very useful estate planning document and is a piece in the puzzle of a complete estate plan. In this article, we will go over 5 living trust frequently asked questions. 1. What is a Living Trust? A living trust is a legal entity that [...]
How to Prepare for Tax Season Want tax season to go by smoothly this year? Then you should start preparing now. In this article, we will go over 5 steps that will help you to prepare for tax season. 1. Understand Your Filing Status There are five potential filing statuses. These include single, head [...]
Life Insurance Frequently Asked Questions Life insurance can be a useful wealth management planning tool. But many people have questions about how it works. In this article, we will go over 8 life insurance frequently asked questions. 1. What is Life Insurance? Life insurance is a contract between you and an insurance company. In [...]
529 Plan Frequently Asked Questions A 529 plan is a type of education savings plan. It comes with certain tax advantages. But often these plans are not used to the full. In this article, we will go over 529 plan frequently asked questions to help you better utilize these plans. 1. Who Can Utilize [...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Trusts A special needs trust is a unique type of trust that allows a disabled individual to receive supplemental support without putting their eligibility for government benefits in jeopardy. In this article, we will go over 7 frequently asked questions about special needs trusts. 1. What is a [...]
Alternative Minimum Tax Alternative minimum tax ensures that those with high income by ensuring they pay at least a minimum amount of tax. It prevents high net worth tax payers from over utilizing certain tax benefits to greatly limit their tax liability. In this article, we will go over the alternative minimum tax. How [...]
What Happens to Your Annuity When You Die? Annuities make payments to you while you are alive, but what happens to your annuity when you die? It will depend on what type of payout and beneficiary options you purchase. In this article, we will go over the beneficiary options and taxation of your funds [...]
401k Plans vs 403b Plans 401k and 403b plans are both types of retirement accounts. They are offered by different types of employers. 401k plans are an offering from for-profit companies whereas 403b plans are an offering from nonprofits or public schools. In this article, we will go over 401k plans vs 403b plans. [...]
Qualified Terminable Interest Property (QTIP) Trust A Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trust, or QTIP Trust, is a type of irrevocable trust. It allows you to provide for your surviving spouse while still providing for secondary beneficiaries, such as children from a previous relationship. In this article, we will go over the basics of how [...]
