Economic & Market Update Weekly Investment Perspectives Inflation has settled back near longer-term averages, with high shelter and services inflation being offset by falling prices for energy and goods.
Estate Planning Trusts as IRA Beneficiaries This article examines the critical considerations for selecting a trust as an IRA beneficiary post-Secure Act, including the types of trusts that qualify and the impact on estate planning.
Financial Planning Financial Planning for LGBTQ+ Couples LGBTQ+ partners face unique complexities in financial planning. A skilled financial advisor with an acute understanding of the legal protections and rights for LGBTQ+ partners can help couples achieve their plans and goals.
Financial Planning Harnessing the Power of Health Savings Accounts HSAs offer more than a way to manage healthcare costs; they are a vital wealth-building tool that utilizes tax advantages and growth opportunities to bolster financial security.
Tax Strategies Mitigating State “Millionaire’s Tax”: Filing Separately in Your State May Provide Relief With the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that eliminated the “marriage penalty” tax brackets, filing a joint federal tax return has mainly become a foregone conclusion for married couples. Under certain circumstances, couples may still opt to file separately. Partner Dan Park and Principal Cheryl Donaldson outline several factors that warrant careful consideration and planning when filing your taxes.
Behavioral Finance Raising Children into Wealth Family wealth can diminish children’s hunger to live productive lives. But it doesn’t have to. Pierre duPont, a Client Advisor in Cerity Partners’ NY office, shares ways parents can instill a healthy perspective about money, work and society.
Insurance Planning & Risk Management When It Comes to LLCs, Pay Attention to Liability Direction When properly structured, the use of SMLLCs in conjunction with an MMLLC provides important upward and downward liability protection benefits while reducing the number of tax returns that need to be prepared.
Financial Planning Splitting Retirement Accounts in Divorce When going through a divorce, the process of dividing assets can be a frustrating and confusing one. Retirement assets are an important issue in any divorce proceeding, since, after the marital home, they often represent the largest category of marital assets to be divided in a divorce settlement. Accounts that fall into this retirement category […]
Cross-Border Planning Warning Signs for American Expat Investors Working with Large U.S. Investment Firms Investors who chose to live overseas or anywhere outside the U.S. border face inevitable complications to their financial life. There are seven warning signs that can help safeguard you against firms that should be avoided.
Estate Planning 2024 Gift, Estate, and GST Tax ChangesPartner Paul Chmielewski highlights the gift, estate and GST tax changes for 2024.
Investing 5 Things to Do in a Down MarketVolatile markets can shake the confidence of even the most committed long-term investors. Starting with a comprehensive financial plan, understanding just how much risk you…
Charitable Giving A Guide to Charitable Gifting OptionsDiscover the power of purposeful giving with our guide on current charitable gifting options. Explore Private Foundations, Charitable Remainder Trusts, and Donor Advised Funds to…
