Tax Planning

Permanent Life Insurance: Overused, Oversold, Often Misleading, Yet Sometimes Appropriate

Permanent life insurance—whether it’s whole life or indexed universal life (IUL)—has become a lightning rod in financial conversations. Some call it the “rich man’s Roth.” Others treat it like a magic wealth-building machine. And yet, for most people, it’s neither. The truth? Permanent life insurance is one of the most over-marketed, misunderstood, and misused financial […]

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The “Big Beautiful Bill” and the Return of the ‘T’ Word We Actually Like to Talk About: Taxes

After months of headlines dominated by the other “T” word—tariffs—it’s refreshing to talk about something actually related to real financial planning conversations: Taxes. You may have seen that the House passed a new proposal to extend and expand parts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)—what some are calling a “Big Beautiful Bill”—and it’s

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Tax Underpayment Penalties Are On The Rise For Americans

We’re already halfway through 2024, and one of the best proactive tax planning strategies is doing a mid-year check in on your projected income and tax liability.  Generally, I see the most issues around tax planning when income in the current year changes substantially from the prior year. According to the Wall Street Journal, “The

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The Price of Prosperity: Balancing Economic Success With Quality Of Life

US Economic dominance The United States has enjoyed a prolonged period of market dominance versus international markets. An examination of the driving forces behind this success reveals a lifestyle deeply rooted in the pursuit of work and wealth creation. While this focus has undoubtedly propelled the nation to unprecedented economic heights, there’s an inherent trade-off

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Monte Carlo Simulation: A Powerful, but Imperfect Tool

Working with financial planning clients over the years I have heard a wide range of individual goals, from providing college education and weddings for children, to purchasing vacation homes and sports cars. Every person has their own unique wants and needs shaped by their values, beliefs and attitudes. However, one goal every single person has

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