Selling a business is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you’ll ever make. As a financial planner who works primarily with business owners, I’ve seen dozens of families go through major liquidity events. While most people assume the money will be the hardest part to figure out, I’ve
Every year, I hear the same misconception. Someone tells me, “I put $23,000 into my 401(k), so I saved $23,000 on taxes.” But that’s not how it works. Putting money into a traditional 401(k) or IRA does not save you money on taxes. At least not right away. What you’re
Using two-factor authentication (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a smart way to protect your online accounts. But not all methods are equally secure or reliable. One common mistake people make is using a Google Voice number as their primary phone number for receiving 2FA codes or authentication messages. While
Gen Z has grown up in a world shaped by rapid change. From a young age, they have experienced economic uncertainty, rising education costs, the explosion of technology, and constant access to financial content through social media. While they have more tools and information at their fingertips than any generation
In today’s digital world, where online shopping, automatic payments, and mobile banking are part of everyday life, it’s more important than ever to regularly monitor your financial accounts. One of the simplest yet most powerful habits you can adopt is reviewing your bank transactions monthly. This quick check-in can help
You’ve built a successful business through hard work, smart decisions, and relentless focus. Revenue continues to grow, your client base remains strong, and your reputation in the marketplace keeps improving. From the outside, everything signals a thriving business. But behind that success lies a critical question that many business owners
On July 4th, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) was signed into law. This new bill brings sweeping changes to the U.S. tax code, for individuals and for business. OBBB extends many provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), as well as introduces new deductions, credits, and
Gen Z has grown up in a world shaped by rapid change. From a young age, they have experienced economic uncertainty, rising education costs, the explosion of technology, and constant access to financial content through social media. While they have more tools and information at their fingertips than any generation
If you’ve recently changed jobs or left an employer, you may wonder what to do with your old 401(k). That account still holds money you worked hard to earn, and now is the perfect time to take control of it. Leaving it behind without a plan can lead to missed
When Jimmy Buffett died in 2023, he left behind more than a legendary brand and loyal fans. He left a $275 million estate, and a trust designed to manage it. But instead of bringing peace to his family, the trust has sparked a bitter legal battle. Buffett named his wife,