Impact of Inflation: What Americans Can Expect in 2022
January 28, 2022
Millions of Americans are feeling the tangible effects of increased pricing on everything from strawberries to interest rates. In the throes of a global pandemic,
The Prudent Perspective – Q4 2021
January 20, 2022
I’ve been down this road beforeAnd yeah I skidded but forget it.~ Drake Familiarity Breeds Acceptance 12 months ago the world exhaled a collective sigh
Top 5 Financial Planning Tools to Maximize Savings
November 11, 2021
Your ability to save and invest will determine your financial security in retirement. But for many Americans, saving goals often go unfulfilled. More than one
How to Take Advantage of Inflation
October 19, 2021
If you’re like me, shopping post-Covid has resulted in some serious sticker shock. In May, strawberry prices were up almost 27% because Driscoll’s under-estimated demand
The Prudent Perspective – Q3 2021
October 8, 2021
For the last year and a half, concerned about the US economy’s ability to sustain itself through a catastrophic pandemic, the Federal Reserve placed training wheels on the US monetary system that came in the form of a zero interest rate fed funds target and a quantitative easing (QE) program that involved the purchase of $120 billion of treasury and mortgage bonds monthly.
Do I Claim Inheritance on My Taxes?
September 24, 2021
Did grandma leave you something in her will to help you buy a house or pay for school? While that type of windfall is a blessing, you also might also be wondering if you need to pay taxes. Understanding what you’ve received and where taxes fit in could help you save thousands of dollars. This article covers those different account types and gives tips on how to save taxes on your inheritance.
Basic Concepts of Behavioral Investing
September 16, 2021
Whether you’re an individual managing your own investments or a professional fiduciary responsible for managing assets in a trust, behavioral investing habits are a serious threat to your investment management strategy.
Joint With Rights of Survivorship: Preventing Account Limbo
September 9, 2021
What if your loved one unexpectedly passed away and you were locked out of your banking account? Worse yet, what if the court became involved and decided that the assets you and your spouse worked so hard to acquire should belong to someone else?
What Happens to Your Money When You Die?
September 3, 2021
No matter what size estate you leave behind, you want to ensure your assets are distributed and managed according to your desires.
Britney Spears’ Conservatorship: 3 Key Roles Affecting This Case
August 20, 2021
As rumors of Spears’ unhappiness in her conservatorship have gained momentum, both fiduciary professionals and those with personal connections to her have been asked to give context to her complex conservatorship—including the possible signs of abuse by her conservators.
Harmonizing Your Special Needs Trust and ABLE Account
July 29, 2021
When special needs individuals are dependent on a combination of public benefits and financial support from family members or caregivers, their parents or guardians are often encouraged to open ABLE accounts or special needs trusts (SNTs).
The Prudent Perspective – Q2 2021
July 17, 2021
After closing the first half of 2021, we are beginning to get a glimpse of some of the unintended consequences that may lie ahead following the unprecedented measures taken to address a once-in-a-century pandemic.