RIA vs. Broker RIA vs. Broker is a common dispute in the investment community. They have some similarities and differences. In this article, we will go over the differences between the two to help you determine which will be a better fit for you as a client. What is a Broker? A broker is [...]
History of Taxes in the U.S. The history of taxes in the U.S. may be shorter than in other countries, but it is full of information. In this article, we will go over a condensed history of taxes in the U.S. and how the past affects us today. Early History of Taxes Before the [...]
Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes This is the third installment in our celebrity estate planning mistakes series. In this article, we will go over the mistakes Princess Diana, Florence Griffith Joyner, Jimi Hendrix, Jenni Rivera, and Michael Jackson made. We can all learn from their mistakes and protect our families. Princess Diana Died: August 31, [...]
Whole Life Insurance Whole life insurance is a type of life insurance. It is sometimes referred to as permanent or traditional insurance. In this article, we will go over the basics of whole life insurance to help you determine if it is the right choice for you. The Basics Whole life insurance provides coverage [...]
Myths About Working with a Financial Advisor A financial advisor can be a valuable resource on your life path. But there are many misconceptions about working with a financial advisor. In this article, we will debunk five myths about working with a financial advisor. 1. Only Extremely Wealthy People Need a Financial Advisor Some [...]
Filling Out a W4 Filling out a W4 is an important part of successful tax planning. A Form W4 is an Employee’s Withholding Certificate. It is an IRS form that you fill out when you start a new job. Many are unsure on how to complete these properly. In this article, we will go [...]
Duties of Being a Successor Trustee The duties of being a successor trustee will vary from trust to trust. But your role does not come into effect until the initial trustee becomes incapacitated or is deceased. In this article, we will go over some of the duties of being a successor trustee to give [...]
Whole Life and Universal Life Whole life and universal life are both types of permanent life insurance. This means that they provide you with coverage for your entire life, not just a time period. In this article, we will compare whole life and universal life to help you determine if either is a good [...]
Debunking Investing Myths Many people fear to invest in the market due to commonly circulated myths. In this article, we will be debunking investing myths to help ease your mind about investing. You Need to Have Large Sums of Money to Invest It is a common misconception that you need to have a large [...]
Revocable Trust Taxes Revocable trust taxes come into play after all parties that created the trust are deceased. Typically, during the lifetime of the grantors, there is not any special tax consideration. In this article, we will briefly go over revocable trust taxes and beneficiary taxation. Interest and Principal A trust fund is broken [...]
