DOWNLOAD THE PDF The year 2022 will be remembered as one of the most difficult years to invest for many reasons. Both stock and bonds markets were down over 10%. Both the US and Emerging Markets were down about 20% while Global Real Estate was down nearly 25%! Even the
The First Friendly Quarter to Investors in 2022 DOWNLOAD THE PDF For the first time in 2022 all markets were positive. You’ll notice that ALL Equity, Real Estate Markets, AND Bonds were up. Granted all 1 yr data points are negative, this is a positive step towards regaining losses. The
The new year is here, and now is the time to create financial goals to help you get on track and set yourself up for a more financially stable future. Sometimes, getting your finances organized can be a daunting task, but by setting a few yearly goals, it can be
When it comes to estate planning, trusts, and wills, you have many options—which begs the question: Which estate planning options are suitable for you and your family? There’s no quick answer to that question because everyone’s situation is unique, but we want to share another tool you may want to
There are so many types of retirement accounts available today, and for most, choosing the right one(s) for you seems incredibly overwhelming. In my opinion, as a CPA, Roth IRAs are one of the most underrated retirement accounts out there. Many don’t know all the benefits this type of account
Download the PDF A 529 account is a type of savings plan that is designed specifically for education expenses. The money in a 529 account can be used to pay for a wide range of education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, and room and board. One of the main
When contributing to your IRA or 401(k) you have the option to do either tax-deferred or Roth contributions. The difference in these 2 types of contributions is when taxes are paid. For tax-deferred contributions, taxes have not been paid on the money you use to fund the account. Instead, you
For the first time in a long time, people are talking about US Treasuries as an investment option. This is largely due to the turmoil in the equity markets and the historic rise of interest rates in 2o22. But why would you want to invest in Treasuries? When it comes
Most business owners have a CPA and/or bookkeeper, but do they have a Financial Planning Expert? Meaning, is someone analyzing the financials for efficiencies or inefficiencies, performing trend analysis, or looking for savings opportunities? Traditionally, there is very little planning that goes into most services offered by your typical CPA.
We have a few clients with 678 Trusts and have found them to be an interesting estate planning technique. A 678 trust, also known as a qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trust, is a type of trust that is commonly used in estate planning. This type of trust allows an