What about ‘Taxmageddon’ should you be worried about? For years, the common belief has been that taxes, particularly income taxes, will be lower in the future for workers. That differing tax into the future almost always meant keeping more money
We’re currently looking for major overhauls in taxation for corporations and people in the coming years. General civil unrest, combined with decades-long examples of corporations and individuals paying no and very little taxes, is causing a groundswell of discussion in
Below is a simple guide that can help determine if your situation qualifies for a 1031 exchange and if a 1031 exchange seems like the best option for your upcoming real estate transaction. Do you, or your entity, pay US
Should you own Zombie Apocalypse Insurance?: Four risk mitigation disciplines to get familiar with Zombie Insurance exists…yes really, if only as a marketing ploy for insurance shops. But it gives us a great reason to discuss the different types of
Roth Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) can be a great addition to your retirement savings plan. Many people use Roth conversions to get around income limits on Roth IRAs. However, there’s a tricky tax rule called the Pro-Rata rule that can
Mandatory vs. Voluntary designations? Several of the designations involved in our industry are often associated with being a mark of distinction. Series exams, for example, are often cited as a way clients will understand the legitimacy of their advisor. And
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Types of 529 plans This is one of the largest hang-ups for savers. A history of misinformation and contamination between different types of 529s has generated several misnomers. Simply put: 529 plans are usually categorized as “prepaid tuition” or “college
The Origin on 529s The origin story of the 529 program goes back to the Michigan Education Trust (MET) in 1986. A state-run program that supported colleges saving devoid of state income taxation. 529 plans are named after Section 529
Let Bitcoin Fail Before it becomes, too big to fail also. The Federal Reserve and Treasury need to establish a better policy regarding their role and behavior when Bitcoin fails. Continued ‘bailout’ for speculative players in the market has a
A fiduciary is a person or organization entrusted with the responsibility of managing assets or property on behalf of someone else. A fiduciary has a legal obligation to act in the best interest of their client or beneficiary and to
How to “use” Depreciation: Basic Definition: Depreciation is a method used to allocate the cost of a tangible asset (like a building, machine, or vehicle) over its useful life. Since assets wear out or become obsolete over time, they lose
