The Gift Tax

The Gift Tax

Not all gifts are taxable.   I’d like for you to meet my friend, Hugh. He’s a retired film stuntman who, after a long career, is enjoying his retirement. Some of what he’s enjoying about his retirement is sharing part of his accumulated wealth with his family,...
The Gift Tax

A Decision Not Made is Still a Decision

Indecision can lead to no decision.   Investment inaction is played out in many ways, often silently, invisibly, and with potential consequence to an individual’s future financial security.   Let’s review some of the forms this takes.   Your workplace...
The Gift Tax

The SECURE Act and Traditional IRA Changes

What is it? How might it affect retirement strategy?   If you follow national news, you may have heard of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. Although the SECURE Act has yet to clear the Senate, it saw broad, bipartisan support...
The Gift Tax

The High Cost of Health Care

A financial strategy can take health care costs into account.   One of the most ubiquitous aspects of social media in recent years has been the arrival of Americans crowdfunding around a major health issue. While America has a level of health care available that...
The Gift Tax

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...
The Gift Tax

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...