Choosing Your Trustee A trustee is an entity or a person who you appoint to manage your trust after you can no longer manage the trust yourself. For a Revocable Living Trust, this person is your successor trustee. In this article, we will go over what you need to know for successfully choosing your [...]
Tax Planning for Divorce When caught up in the moment tax planning for divorce is probably the last thing on your mind. However, it is important not to ignore it as a divorce can have severe consequences on your taxes. In this article, we will go over the basics of tax planning for divorce. [...]
Save on Term Life Insurance Life insurance is an important measure that will help your family cover costs if you pass. The most popular and affordable option is term life insurance. You can purchase a term policy that will stay in effect for 10, 20, or 30 years. Because these policies are not guaranteed [...]
How to Teach Your Children About Finances It is so important to teach your children about finances. It will help them to be successful and productive adults. The sooner that you begin teaching them the better. In this article, we will go over different ways you can teach your children about money according to [...]
Things Living Trusts Do Not Accomplish Living trusts are very helpful and essential estate planning documents. With a living trust, you are able to avoid probate and keep your affairs in order while you are ill and when you pass. Unfortunately, they do not accomplish everything, and it is important to be aware of [...]
Windfall Tax Planning Strategies Receiving a bonus, inheritance, lottery winnings, or any other type of unsuspected windfall can lead to serious tax consequences. You may find yourself in a higher tax bracket, subject to paying Alternative Minimum Tax or disqualified from tax credits or deductions. In this article, we will go over windfall tax [...]
Disability Insurance Coverage Failing to have disability insurance coverage could put you into dire financial straits if you ever become unable to work due to disability. Unfortunately, many people overlook or forget about it. But it is a critical component of financial planning since it protects your income, which is your financial fuel. In [...]
What Happens When You Do Not Have a Trust Many people wonder what the exact benefits of having a trust are. One of the best ways of illustrating the benefits is to go over exactly what happens when you do not have a trust. In this article, we will go over two different scenarios: [...]
5 Things to do After You File Your Tax Return By thinking ahead, you can get your finances in order now so that you can have an easier time when tax season is here again. Even though you may not want to think about taxes during the offseason, taking a little time now will save [...]
Annuity Riders Annuity riders are amendments to your annuity insurance policy. These riders can help to expand your policies benefits. In this article, we will go over several of the most common annuity riders and what they can do for your coverage. Long-Term Care Rider Typically, long-term care riders can be added onto fixed [...]
