Bereavement, Financial Planning, Inheritance Tax Planning, Legacy Planning
Ensure Your Life Wishes Are Granted Through Effective Estate Planning Legacy planning is often the last piece folks tackle in their financial planning, because it’s the least appealing to think about. Planning for a robust nest egg that will keep you safe, secure, and fulfilled when you stop working? Fun! Deciding what to do […]
View ArticleHow to Spend More and Get More ROL in Retirement For many clients who spend their entire careers following a financial plan, saving and investing isn’t just a commitment, it’s a mindset. And it can be very challenging for the, to switch from a “saving” to a “spending” mindset once they do retire. It’s […]
View ArticleBereavement, Charitable Giving, Inheritance Tax Planning, Legacy Planning
Designing an estate plan that cares for your loved ones and makes a positive impact on the world isn’t as simple as deciding who gets how much of what. Your answers to these three questions will help you weigh your family’s unique dynamics and your values as you lay the foundation for a generational legacy. […]
View ArticleThe need for generous people is at an all-time high right now. The pandemic has created economic and health care challenges that continue to stretch our resources. Millions of people are out of work, struggling to pay their bills and feed their families. Social justice movements have shone a light on problems we’ll all need […]
View ArticleThe holiday season might not seem like an ideal time to have a serious conversation with your immediate family. All that shopping, decorating, cooking, and celebrating can be time-consuming and stressful enough. But if you’re nearing retirement age and your children are becoming more independent, the holidays might be your best shot at getting everyone […]
View ArticleWhy work when you can travel, play, sleep in, and … Umm … Sleep some more? That’s both the promise and the dilemma of the popular Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement. FIRE folks spend minimally and save and invest maximally in order to get to retirement asap. Some millennials are going so far as […]
View ArticleFinancial Planning, Inheritance Tax Planning, Legacy Planning, Retirement, Social Impact Investing
How are you going to get the best, most fulfilling life possible with the money you have once you retire? Study after study has shown that retirees who spend their time and money on experiences are much happier than those who just buy stuff. Charitable giving can be a particularly meaningful way to keep yourself […]
View ArticleFinancial Planning, Investments, Legacy Planning, Retirement
Financial Planning is About Making Your Life Plan a Reality Many who have just begun working with us are surprised by how our planning process starts. We don’t begin by talking about pensions, ISAs, or how much you’re saving. Instead, we begin by talking about you, not your money. Putting your life before your financial […]
View ArticleHow to Ensure Your Life Wishes Are Granted Through Effective Estate Planning Legacy planning is often the last piece folks tackle in their financial planning, because it’s the least appealing to think about. Planning for a robust nest egg that will keep you safe, secure, and fulfilled when you stop working? Fun! Deciding what to […]
View ArticleInheritance Tax Planning, Legacy Planning, Market Commentary, News, Tax Planning
New Main Residence Nil Rate Band Planning This will benefit individuals with direct descendants who have an estate, which includes a main residence, with total assets above the current inheritance tax threshold, or nil-rate band. What is the “Main Residence Nil Rate Band”? It will introduce an additional nil-rate band when a residence is passed […]
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