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It’s A Mad, Mad World… So Mad That We Are Still Outrageously Neutral

It’s A Mad, Mad World… So Mad That We Are Still Outrageously Neutral

September 14, 2023
“It would be so nice if something made sense for a change.” —Lewis Carroll, “Alice in Wonderland” August...
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The Economic Impact of Rising Mortgage Rates

The Economic Impact of Rising Mortgage Rates

September 14, 2023
In April 2022, I provided an analysis of home purchase costs in relation to median national household income. In...
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The Latest on Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rules

The Latest on Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rules

September 7, 2023
As of 2023, the age for starting RMDs is 73. It increases to age 75 by 2033. In addition,...
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Are You Planning for Taxes Year-Round?

Are You Planning for Taxes Year-Round?

September 7, 2023
We recommend discussing proactive tax planning with your wealth advisor and tax professional throughout the year to help ensure...
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3 Things You Need to Know Before Moving Abroad

3 Things You Need to Know Before Moving Abroad

September 7, 2023
With flexibility and connectivity in today’s world, many are excited by the idea of moving abroad and traveling; however,...
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Relocating to a Tax- Friendly State

Relocating to a Tax- Friendly State

August 25, 2023
If you’re retiring and thinking about relocating or have a job that allows you to live anywhere, it may...
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Make the Most of Your Retirement Plan Contributions

Make the Most of Your Retirement Plan Contributions

August 25, 2023
You may want to consider creating a strategy for maximizing retirement plan contributions. The IRS has upped the amount...
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2023 Tax Planning Strategies

2023 Tax Planning Strategies

August 24, 2023
We may not be at the end of the year yet, but now is the time to start end-of-year...
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July Was Another Winner for the Markets… Time for a Breather?

July Was Another Winner for the Markets… Time for a Breather?

August 10, 2023
“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” – John...
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The Anticipated Recession Is Tardy But Not Canceled

The Anticipated Recession Is Tardy But Not Canceled

August 10, 2023
I have been highlighting my thoughts that the U.S. (and the global) economy stands a much higher probability of...
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Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts

Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts

August 10, 2023
On this episode of Your Life Simplified, Valerie Escobar , senior wealth advisor, and Jake Kern , managing director...
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How to Select a Philanthropic Organization to Support

How to Select a Philanthropic Organization to Support

August 1, 2023
Recent studies show that we are a very giving country. In 2019, the United States was estimated to have...
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