Why Millennials Need Life Insurance Millennials face financial complications that are very different from what their parents and grandparents faced. These complications often push purchasing life insurance to the back burner. But life insurance is the foundation of any financial portfolio. In this article, we will go over several reasons why millennials need life [...]
Mutual Funds-An Introduction Mutual funds are common investments that many people have in their portfolios. Despite their prevalence, many people do not understand them. In this article, we will give you a comprehensive introduction to mutual funds. What are Mutual Funds Mutual funds are a type of investment. They are made when a company [...]
Schedule B-Interest and Ordinary Dividends Schedule B is an attachment to your Form 1040 that calculates your interest and ordinary dividends to see if you will owe taxes on your earnings. In this article, we will go over the basic Schedule B requirements and filing information to help you determine if you need to [...]
Common Estate Planning Terms There are certain common estate planning terms that you should be familiar with as you embark on your estate planning journey. Below you will find a categorical list of these common estate planning terms. General Estate Planning Terms Estate An estate is the total value of assets and debts that [...]
Disability Insurance Riders Disability insurance riders are a way that you can better customize your policy to fit your needs. In this article, we will go over the most common disability insurance riders and what benefits they offer. No Cost/Default Riders There are some disability insurance riders that come with your policy as a [...]
Guard Your Finances Against a Recession A vital step of financial health is ensuring you guard your finances against a recession. In this article, we will go over 5 steps you can take to help minimize losses in the face of a recession. 1. Monitor Your Cash Flow Your cash flow is how much [...]
Minimum Income Tax Filing Requirements Depending on your situation, you may or may not be required to file income taxes. If your income is less than the standard deduction you are not required to file an income tax return. For single filers, this amount is $12,000, if you are married filing jointly this amount [...]
Medicaid Trust A Medicaid trust is a useful tool for Medicaid planning. A Medicaid trust is an irrevocable trust that must follow certain guidelines to be valid. In this article, we will go over the basics of Medicaid trusts. Qualifying for Medicaid Each state has its own Medicaid systems in place. Arizona's Medicaid program [...]
Variable Annuities Variable annuities are a type of investment that is sold by insurance companies. They offer tax-deferred growth and the potential for an income stream during retirement. In this article, we will go over exactly what variable annuities are, how they work, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. A Brief Explanation Variable [...]
Bad Investment Advice to Watch Out For Bad investment advice is given every day, even by the most experienced well-meaning advisors. This is due to human error and the simple fact that no one can accurately predict the future. But there is bad investment advice that you can watch out for and avoid. These [...]
