Missions

Let’s Make Taxes More Complicated!

Watch for proposals to changing the tax code over the next year as changes made back in 2017 are about to sunset.

Briefings - The Economy

Monthly Economic Update – April 2023

The Global Dow and the large caps of the S&P 500 also gained at least 1.5%. The Nasdaq barely eked out a gain on the heels of a strong last…

Briefings - Markets

Playing Chicken With U.S. Debt

Washington is currently in a classic game of chicken, except instead of using automobiles, the ‘drivers’ are withholding their votes to raise America’s debt ceiling.

Insurance

Don’t Let the State Determine Your Beneficiary

If no legally valid estate documents exist, then the deceased party dies intestate, and the state determines the destiny for the assets.

Taxes

Let’s Make Taxes More Complicated!

Watch for proposals to changing the tax code over the next year as changes made back in 2017 are about to sunset.

College Planning

Sigh of Relief for Student Loans?

Recently, we have seen some relief come for those with mounting student loans from the Biden administration, and here are some of the details.

Estate Planning

Creating an Estate Planning Playbook

Creating an estate planning playbook can significantly ease the burden on family members during a highly emotional period.

Elder Care Planning

Watching Over the Elderly

There have been reports that financial elder abuse is on the rise, costing elderly Americans last year an estimated $36 billion.

Investing

Investing in China Has Major Pitfalls

Chinese accounting principles in many circumstances make it extremely difficult to understand how a company is performing due to a lack of standards.

Basic Training

Insurance Part 1 – Basic Training

In this Basic Training series we look at some of the important types of insurance.

Financial Planning

Selling Product vs. Advice

As more consumers start to realize the difference between a sales offer and an advice offer, loyalties have shifted from bigger entities to smaller firms.