Life Planning Strategies
Life planning strategies, with ideas about how to use life insurance and related products to help people and businesses get things done.
7 Things to Know About Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
By Blake HarrisIf you know, you know. If not, you'd better learn.
November 11, 2025
How to Prioritize Charitable Planning With ClientsMost clients’ net worth has increased significantly, and they are in an ideal position to support favorite causes.
October 06, 2025
Top 10 Occupations on Estate Tax Returns, 2023IRS figures show there's more than one way to reach the ultra-high-net-worth category.
September 22, 2025
Here Are the States With Estate or Inheritance Taxes: 2025Only the wealthiest estates pay federal taxes under OBBBA, but several states have levies of their own.
September 17, 2025
How to Protect Estate Plans From Natural DisastersYou thought about tax laws and family psychology. What about floods?
August 28, 2025
Client Sues Advisor, MassMutual Over Premium-Financed Life StrategyThe plaintiff says the advisor should have used a 1035 exchange to get him a better deal.
August 18, 2025
Most Workers Fear Social Security Funds Will Run DryThey think Congress should raise the Social Security payroll tax rate or raise the retirement age, a Transamerica report says.
August 15, 2025
Social Security Bill Aims to Raise Payroll Tax CapThe legislation also would use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly to calculate cost-of-living adjustments.