Wealth Management
The Real Answer to Your Financial Questions: It Depends
When it comes to personal finance, one of the most common—and frustrating—answers you’ll hear is, “It depends.” Whether you’re asking about the best way to invest, how much you should save for retirement, or how to minimize your tax burden, the response is often the same. And while “It depends” might seem like a cop-out,…
Read MoreShould I Pay Off My Mortgage?
Being unsure whether to pay off your mortgage or not is a good problem to have. It means you have significant savings and have afforded yourself some choices. While the idea of being debt-free is appealing to many, there are also compelling reasons to keep your mortgage. Let’s explore both sides of the debate to…
Read More5 Things You Didn’t Know About 529 Plans
When it comes to saving for your child’s education, 529 plans are a popular choice due to their tax advantages and flexibility. However, there are several lesser-known aspects of 529 plans that can enhance your saving strategy. Here are five things you might not know about 529 plans: 1. You aren’t limited to the 529…
Read MoreAre You Following the Financial Herd?
Herd mentality is the tendency to follow the actions of a larger group, even when those actions might not be in one’s best interest. When it comes to finances, herd mentality can have significant implications for your investments and retirement planning. The first step to avoiding this common bias is understanding its prevalence. Second, is…
Read More5 Ways to Incorporate Unexpected Cash in Your Financial Plan
Receiving an unexpected sum of money can be a welcome surprise, but deciding what to do with it can be a challenge. Should you save the money or pay down debt? Invest the funds or donate to charity? While rushing to book a vacation with proceeds from a windfall may be tempting, it might be…
Read MoreWhy Financial Teams?
When it comes to financial advice, the benefits of working with a team rather than an individual advisor become increasingly clear as your financial needs grow more complex. A team can offer a range of insights and perspectives, bringing a more comprehensive approach to managing your finances. There are a wide variety of teams out…
Read More5 Easy Ways to Protect Seniors from Financial Abuse
Technology has helped to streamline the way we manage our money, allowing us to perform transactions and monitor our accounts online, instead of needing to do everything in-person. These tools are simple to use, getting better every year, and don’t cost any more than the traditional methods. But there are risks involved, especially for our…
Read MoreUnlock the Power of Our Professional Network
Tapping into the rich network of professionals we associate with has many benefits. Having worked with a wide variety of families with a wide variety of needs, our networks often include everything from accountants and attorneys to high-end tailors and travel agents. The importance of this can’t be overstated. Leveraging our network can help with: …
Read MoreRetirees, What’s Your Withdrawal Strategy?
When planning for retirement, we often focus on the accumulation phase: saving diligently and investing wisely. We spend 40 or more years of our lives focused on building the proverbial “nest egg,” but after retirement, things change and so should our financial focus. There are a variety of questions that must be answered. How much…
Read MoreProtect Your Children from Their Inheritance
Wealthy families often find themselves grappling with how to effectively pass along assets to their children while ensuring those children are ready for the responsibility. As we tread towards the largest generational wealth transfer in history, there is a growing need to ensure those inheriting the assets are adequately prepared to handle them. There are…
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