Trusts and Estates
Learn which trust is best for which clients, the tax benefits of different estate planning strategies and how to transfer wealth responsibly, as well as estate planning techniques that benefit families with special needs
8 Predictions for Retirement in 2022
By Ginger SzalaExperts Wade Pfau, Jamie Hopkins, Carolyn McClanahan, David Blanchett and others share their respective outlooks on income planning, long term care and more.
December 20, 2021
Wealthiest Americans Feel Relief as Tax Hikes Are Canceled for NowManchin's vote against Biden's economic plan means rich Americans escape tax hikes, saving hundreds of billions of dollars over the next decade.
December 20, 2021
Manchin Outlines Tax, Policy Changes He Wants in Biden BillThe senator wants a revised bill that deeply overhauls the tax code to make it fairer and lowers the cost of more prescription drugs.
December 17, 2021
Clients and the Build Back Better Tax Policy FogInformation may help, but your calming presence may help more.
December 17, 2021
9 Estate Tax Bills Introduced in 2021One measure would restore the estate tax exemptions to the 2009 thresholds: $3.5 million per individual and $7 million per married couple.
December 15, 2021
What to Do When Your Married Clients Can't Agree on Retirement PlanningHere's how to advise couples who don't agree about money matters like retirement timing, Social Security claiming and risk tolerance.
December 13, 2021
Foundation for Financial Planning Sets $5M Fundraising Goal for Pro Bono ProgramsFFP develops and funds programs that connect certified financial planners to those who need help.
December 09, 2021
Jeffrey Levine: Top 10 End-of-Year Tax Planning TipsThe financial planning expert weighs in on SALT deductions, Roth conversions, crypto investing and one of his favorite movies.