The leaves are changing, the weather is cooling down, and football is finally backā€”thereā€™s always a lot happening in fall. But wait, thereā€™s more! September is also National College Savings Month, a time to celebrate the power of investing in education and securing a brighter future for our children and

There are many strategies that can help make a great financial plan. One strategy that often flies under the radar but deserves significant attention is the Roth Conversion. This maneuver involves converting funds from a traditional IRA or 401(k) into a Roth IRA, and it can be a powerful tool

In the realm of financial planning, understanding the intricacies of investment strategies and tax implications is crucial for maximizing wealth. One such concept that often goes underutilized or misunderstood is Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA). Our goal is to demystify NUA, explaining its significance, benefits, and how it can be a

August is National ā€œMake a Willā€ Month, and itā€™s a great annual reminder to update your will if needed and create a will if you donā€™t have one already. A will is an important estate-planning document that can help you transfer your assets with ease. Having a proper will can

5 Things I Learned While Studying for the CFP Exam Over the last 3 months, I have been diligently studying and preparing to take the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Exam. Although the process of preparing for the exam was time-consuming and stressful, all my hard work paid off on July

July 18, 2023 – Mills Wealth is proud to announce that Emily Rickman, CPA CFPĀ®, has obtained her Certified Financial Plannerā„¢ certification with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board). Rickman, a Private Wealth Advisor, is responsible for providing guidance to clients on a variety of financial matters

DOWNLOAD THE PDF I hope you are managing to stay cool. For those of you that arenā€™t in Texas, Iā€™m either getting older or it feels like Texas is sinking closer to Hades. My daughter that is in college in Wyoming came home for a few weeks and despite all

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DOWNLOAD THE PDF The market investing year of 2023 is off to a solid start. Despite some concerns with the liquidity of some banks, ALL equity and fixed income markets were positive in the first quarter, and all but US Bonds were positive in the 2nd quarter. US stocks were

Navigating the retirement planning landscape often feels riddled with complexity, confounded by extensive paperwork and intricate decision-making processes due to a multitude of available pension plans. Today, I invite you to explore a simplified, yet profoundly effective approach to retirement planning designed meticulously for independent professionals, freelancers, and solo entrepreneurs.

I know itā€™s mid-year of 2023, but are you thinking about your taxes and financial strategies for 2026? If not, you should be. We had this conversation with a client who is planning on selling their business soon, and they were surprised to hear that 2026 is such an important