Financial Literacy
As inflation and economic conditions evolve, the IRS regularly adjusts financial thresholds for tax-advantaged accounts and tax exclusions to reflect changes in the cost of living (COLA = cost of living adjustments). These updates impact retirement…
Talking money can feel tacky, but there is a time and a place for it – especially with your professional wealth advisors and your family when moment is right. Without open communication, years of planning and…
The Social Security Act was signed into law on August 14, 1935, and it didn’t take long for people to start asking questions about the program. While Social Security might seem straightforward at first—contribute during your…
Outside of planning for retirement and purchasing a home, educational expenses are among the most challenging financial events to plan for. Higher education plays a crucial role in both personal and professional development, often serving as…
In the ever-changing landscape of employee compensation, companies often leverage various instruments to attract and retain top talent. Over the past few years Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) have become increasingly more popular and in some cases…
8 Business Exit Strategies: Pros & Cons 1. Intergenerational Transfer (Family) 2. MBO 3. Sale to Partners 4. ESOP 5. Sale to a Third Party 6. Recapitalization (Recap) 7. IPO 8. Orderly Liquidation ________________________________________________ Your business…
Are you thinking about assembling your business exit advisory team? If you are, you’re ahead of about 70% of all other business owners (see alarming stats below). You’ve definitely spent a significant amount of time, capital…
As National Financial Literacy Month comes to an end, we hope you have a better understanding of your personal finances. With a firm grasp on your current situation, it’s time to look to the future and…
We are over halfway through Financial Literacy Month and so far, we have covered Getting Organized and Creating a Budget. This week I felt it would be good to focus on creating a personal balance sheet.…
The word “budget,” often evokes a negative reaction for fear it will be restrictive and limit the things we’re able to do. However, a budget doesn’t have to be restrictive to be effective. While creating a…