The Lifetime Gift Tax Exemption and Annual Gift Tax Exclusion

There are tax-free limits on what you can gift in a year and during your lifetime. While it may feel better to give than to receive, the former may carry Continue Reading →
There are tax-free limits on what you can gift in a year and during your lifetime. While it may feel better to give than to receive, the former may carry Continue Reading →
Raising a family is rewarding─and expensive. Consider taking these steps to support your family financially through a program of smart investing. Building a career and raising a family requires management Continue Reading →
Given the catastrophic fires we’ve seen in our area for the last several years, it’s not surprising that clients have asked me what would happen in the event that an Continue Reading →
Your investment strategy and estate plan should keep pace as your views evolve. Time changes our perspective on many things, including our finances. Perhaps you used to think that money Continue Reading →
Financial mistakes can occur throughout your lifetime. Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s or 60s, it’s important to be aware of financial pitfalls to avoid. Planning is the best way Continue Reading →
Lessons to learn from this experiment. Retirement is ideally a happy time of your life, freeing you up to do things you’ve long postponed. However, the prospect of retirement can Continue Reading →
Assets in 529 plans have grown significantly in recent years due to their college planning potential. But there’s another side to 529 plans that may appeal to you — potential Continue Reading →
Before mapping your retirement financial strategy, it’s important to figure out how much retirement income you may need. You’ll need to consider your housing cost, the length of your retirement, Continue Reading →
Depending on your age, the idea of long-term care may be the furthest thing from your mind or something that you think about frequently. Whichever camp you fall into, it’s Continue Reading →
Don’t Discount Your Will. A self-created last will and testament may lead to problems. As an early step in estate planning, you may be tempted to write your own will. Continue Reading →