Transforming New Child Tax Credit Into Tax-Preferred Education Savings
By Robert Bloink and William H. ByrnesThe 2017 tax reform legislation expanded the child tax credit so that the credit is no longer limited, as historically has been the case, to lower income taxpayers.
May 29, 2018
DOL's Fiduciary Rule Still Could Come Back to LifeThe Fifth Circuit decision sounds like a resounding victory for the rule's opponents, but some uncertainty remains.
May 29, 2018
Time to Do Tech Spring CleaningNow is a good time to review your technology infrastructure
May 29, 2018
Adding Value Is a Big Advisor ChallengeFee-based models mean clients may want more services, including insurance or connections.
May 25, 2018
Tax Reform Offers Relief for Taxable 401(k) LoansRules governing 401(k) plan loans can trigger taxes, but the tax overhaul provides some relief.
May 17, 2018
Pass-Through Tax Break Can Benefit Boxed-Out Service Businesses After AllTax planning strategies have already emerged to allow service business owners to reap the benefits of the 20% tax deduction for QBI.
May 16, 2018
Improving Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Increase CommunicationsOne of the top players in the LTCI market looks, in-depth, at the controversy over rate increase notices.
May 08, 2018
Social Security Timing: What Couples Should Consider — The Advisor and the Quant'Advisor' Joe Elsasser and 'Quant' Ron Piccinini discuss how to help married couples maximize their Social Security benefits.