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 [...]
Retirement Goals by Age No matter how old you are, everyone asks themselves “Am I putting enough aside for retirement?”. It can be hard to determine if you are on track. In this article, we will go over different retirement goals by age. These are very generalized mile markers to help you stay on [...]
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust An irrevocable life insurance trust, or ILIT, is a special type of irrevocable trust. It can be used to help avoid paying estate tax due to large life insurance policy proceeds. In this article, we will go over the basics of how an irrevocable life insurance trust works. The Basics [...]
Retirement Income Taxation Retirement income taxation is something that many overlook when planning for retirement. But it is a very important subject that you should not forget about, as it can make a big difference in what you have left to live on. In this article, we will go over the taxation of several [...]
What Is an Annuity? An annuity is an insurance-based product that is a powerful retirement planning tool. Typically, you fund an annuity with a lump sum and promise not to touch that sum for a set amount of time. In return for this, the insurance company provides you with a guaranteed interest rate and [...]
Achieving a Successful Retirement Everyone hopes for a successful retirement. It takes a lot of planning and hard work to achieve it. In this article, we will go over six tips that will help you to achieve your successful retirement. Set Goals Goals are the foundation of a successful retirement. They give you the [...]
What is a Non-Profit Corporation? A non-profit corporation is a special type of corporation that is typically created for charitable purposes. This type of business puts out that they are creating themselves for a purpose other than generating a profit. In this article, we will go over how to create a non-profit corporation in [...]
2018 Business Tax Changes The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which became law in December of 2017, cause a major overhaul of previous tax law. This change affects both business and personal taxes. In this article, we will go over 4 of the biggest 2018 business tax changes. 1. Corporate Tax Rates In previous [...]
Factors to Consider When Purchasing Long Term Care Insurance Long term care refers to the type of care for those with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Is is when you need care on a daily basis for an extended period of time. This could vary from assistance with basic daily activities to skilled nursing care. [...]
