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Join Our Team – Financial Planning Associate

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Flowchart: Where Should My Next Dollar Go?

Flowchart: Where Should My Next Dollar Go?

Are you leaving money on the table? It’s a question that everyone can stress about – figuring out where to allocate your hard-earned dollars. We’ve seen how easy it is to inefficiently use cash by overspending, or even leaving too much money just sitting in the bank....

What to Do When Your Wealth Reaches 7 Figures

What to Do When Your Wealth Reaches 7 Figures

Did you recently add a second comma to your bank balance? Has a recent financial event raised your net worth to the next level? It’s an exciting time, whether it’s the result of your long-term goals such as diligent saving and investing, the sale of a business, a windfall transfer of wealth, or a key promotion.

You’re probably already considering how to protect and manage your wealth.

Are You Prepared for an Estate Tax Sunset?

Are You Prepared for an Estate Tax Sunset?

The federal estate tax threshold rose to $24.12 million in 2022 for married couples and $12.06 million for individuals, as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Like several TCJA provisions, the higher estate tax limit is due to sunset in 2025. Barring congressional action, the exemption amount will return to about $6.2 million, adjusted for inflation, in 2026. Similarly, the current 40% maximum gift and estate tax rate will increase to 45%.

For high-net worth individuals, this could influence wealth transfer strategies. Although this sunset is coming, the good news is that it’s still a few years away.