FICA Tax Basics FICA tax is short for Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax. It makes up part of your W-2 employee withholdings on your paystubs. But what is this withholding for? In this article, we will go over the basics of FICA tax. The Use The use of your FICA tax withholdings is twofold. [...]
Spousal Lifetime Asset Trust A spousal lifetime asset trust, or SLAT, is a type of irrevocable trust that is set up to reduce estate taxes. In this article, we will go over how a spousal lifetime asset trust works, the benefits one provides, and information you should consider before you create one. Purpose A [...]
Life Insurance and COVID-19 With the effect of COVID-19 still in our communities and on our economy, you may wonder if it has influenced life insurance as well. In this article, we will go over some aspects you should take into consideration if you are looking to purchase a life insurance policy during [...]
Bull Market-What to Do A bull market is a type of condition that the financial market can be in. Generally, this term refers to a time when market prices are on the rise for an extended period. As opposed to a bear market, where there is a general fall in market prices. In this [...]
2020 Taxes With COVID-19 still widespread in most communities, it has had some effects on 2020 taxes. In this article, we will go over some of these changes. This way you can be ready to file your return. Start Date Due to issues within the IRS, the start date for filing taxes will be [...]
Testamentary Trusts Testamentary trusts are a type of trust that is created through your Will after you pass away. In this article, we will go over what a testamentary trust is and how it works. The Basics Testamentary trusts are trusts set up by your Last Will and Testament. Your Will instructs your executor [...]
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Accidental death and dismemberment insurance is a type of life insurance. It can either be a rider to an existing policy or a standalone policy. In this article, we will go over the basics of how accidental death and dismemberment insurance works. What is Covers AD&D insurance will provide [...]
Dollar Cost Averaging Dollar cost averaging is an investment strategy. You can use it to increase profits while reducing risk. In this article, we will go over how it works, how it can benefit you, and how to implement it in your portfolio. What is Dollar Cost Averaging The strategy behind dollar cost averaging [...]
Tax Identification Numbers Tax identification numbers, or TINs, are numbers the IRS uses for tracking purposes. In this article, we will go over the basics of tax identification numbers and the different types you may need to use. The Basics TINs are nine-digit identification numbers the IRS uses. They are a way for the [...]
Pet Trusts Pets Trusts are a legally enforceable way to provide for the care of your pets if you ever become permanently incapacitated or upon your demise. In this article, we will go over how pet trusts work and the information you need to consider before creating one. How Pet Trusts Work The pet owner [...]
