Account Registrations of Your Assets - What Happens Upon Death?

es are good you actively participate in your financial planning. And while the assets you own are a vital pi



Five Financial Resolutions to Make for 2017

Is achieving financial independence a goal for 2017? Here are five suggestions that can help.

Bond Markets Post Election

In the wake of the recent Presidential election, major US equity indexes have attained new all-time highs. Beyond the US stock markets, conditions have been far more difficult. Perhaps the most dramatic move has occurred in bonds.

Death of Valuation Discounts for Family-Owned Business Transfers

A new proposed regulation from the IRS is trying to significantly curtail the practice of using marketability and minority discounts when valuing the transfers of closely held family business ownership interests from one generation to the next, especially…

What is Tax Cost Basis on Investments?


Where Does the DOL Fiduciary Rule Stand Today?


Inheritance - Is It Time for a Family Discussion?

Experts recommend that families sit down together and have an honest discussion about potential inheritance. Despite how difficult it can be, older family members need to be candid about the amount they plan to leave so that their heirs can incorporate th…
s can incorporate this amount into their own financial planning. In addition

Think Outside the "Cash" Box for Charitable Contributions

Giving cash is certainly the easiest way to fund your charitable inclinations. But for just a little more effort you could make that charitable donation do more for you. Here are a couple of popular strategies.

How Much Do You Need To Retire?

Most Americans simply do not save enough for retirement. Nearly half of working-age households do not have any retirement assets. Of those working-age households close to retirement, nearly two-thirds have less than one-year's worth of their annual salary…