Tax Moves to Consider in Summer

Tax Moves to Consider in Summer

Now is a good time to think about a few financial matters.   Consider making tax moves earlier rather than later. If you own a business, earn significant investment income, are recently married or divorced, or have a Flexible Savings Account (FSA), you may want to...
Tax Moves to Consider in Summer

Investment Policy Statements

What are they? Why are they important?  A self-fulfilling policy. An investment policy statement (IPS) is a document which helps the client and advisor stay “on the same page” by clearly stating the expectations and responsibilities of the client and advisor.   A...
Tax Moves to Consider in Summer

Tax Efficiency

What it means; why it counts.   The after-tax return vs. the pretax return. Everyone wants their investments to perform well. But for many investors it’s their after-tax return that may make all the difference. After all, even if your portfolio is earning...
Tax Moves to Consider in Summer

Trends in Charitable Giving

The hows and whys of charity in America.   According to Giving USA 2018, Americans gave an estimated $410.02 billion to charity in 2017. That’s the first time that the amount has totaled more that $400 billion in the history of the report.1   Americans give to...
Tax Moves to Consider in Summer

Diversification, Patience, and Consistency

Three important factors when it comes to your financial life.   Regardless of how the markets may perform, consider making the following part of your investment philosophy:   Diversification. The saying “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” has real value...