Congrats on your recent nuptials! Now that you’ve said the vows and enjoyed a relaxing honeymoon, it’s time to get down to business. Friends with Beneficiaries The following accounts need to be updated to reflect your spouse as the new beneficiary or transfer on death designation. Existing Checking/Savings Account Life Insurance: Employer-based and stand-alone policy if you already […]

Smart, forward-thinkers who want to be ready for all of life’s milestones must think about the last one; planning and paying for their funeral. While not the most pleasant of subjects, it’s important to consider all the options for the event and address how it will be financed. Otherwise, the expense may be a burden […]

Contrary to what many people think, trusts are not reserved only for the wealthy. The truth is, people from all walks of life may benefit from a trust. What Is a Trust? Generally speaking, a trust is a legal entity that allows someone to transfer the legal title of an asset to one person while […]

Because you’ve worked hard to create a secure and comfortable lifestyle for your family and loved ones, you’ll want to ensure that you have a sound financial plan that includes trust and estate planning. With some forethought, you may be able to minimize gift and estate taxes and preserve more of your assets for those […]

Tax identity theft is when someone steals your Social Security Number, files a tax return with your number, and directs a refund to their own bank account. In other cases, this type of identity theft may involve a scam artist calling on the phone, pretending to be a rep from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), […]