The Art of Running a Successful Family Business: Breaking Things Down
Family businesses often fail just the same as others do. If you truly want to make sure that yours gets off on the right foot, we provide a few key things to keep in mind.
Trusted Persons to Help with Financial Responsibilities as You Age
This week on “Money Talks,” Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Associate Peter Lynch to discuss the importance of having fiduciaries or trusted contacts for senior investors to help ensure these potentially vulnerable investors are not being exploited. Peter explains the different types of powers of attorney and when they are applicable.
4 Reasons to Review Your Life Insurance Needs
When your life circumstances change, you have a fresh opportunity to make sure the people you love are protected through life insurance.
A Map for Your Family
A letter of instruction could be just as important as a Will to help your heirs settle your estate and move forward with their lives.
The Joys and Financial Challenges of Parenthood
Parenthood can be both wonderfully rewarding and frighteningly challenging. You want to make sure that they are financially secure, but meeting expenses can be tough. Fortunately, you can take steps to prepare.
Student Loan Payment Pause Extended Through January 2022
There have been four student loan payment pauses since the start of the pandemic. The latest pause extends repayment obligations for federal student loan borrowers to January 31, 2022.
Monthly Payments From the IRS: Advance Child Tax Credit
This week on “Money Talks,” Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Tax Consultant Jessie Thomas, CPA, of Henssler CPAs & Advisers, and fellow Research Analyst Jacob Keen, CFA. Jessie shares some insight into the Advance Child Tax Credit and how taxpayers who had a child in 2021 can receive their credit.
Grandparent 529 Plans Get a Boost Under New FAFSA Rules
Grandparent-owned 529 plans were treated more harshly than parent-owned 529 plans on the FAFSA. This will change thanks to the FAFSA Simplification Act that was enacted in December 2020.
6 Tips for Managing an Inheritance
We all dream of a distant, rich uncle who will leave us lots of money in his will; however, an inheritance comes with lots of consequences. We provide 6 tips to manage your newfound wealth.
Getting Married and Related Tax Issues
If you postponed your “I Do’s” in 2020, and are recently married in 2021, here is a checklist of “to do’s” to help you make some important tax decisions.