In March 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed. There are several components to the CARES Act that will impact many, if not all, Americans. This blog article focuses on how the CARES Act affects Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs).
Posted ByPlanning for a divorce is a difficult task due to the psychological and financial complexities. There are items you can consider preemptively to enter into the divorce process more prepared. This checklist should provide you with various things to think about prior to planning for a divorce.
Posted ByWhen a spouse or loved one passes away, there are several things to do. First and foremost, it is important to grieve and allow yourself time to heal. This checklist outlines some items to consider when a spouse or loved one has passed away.
Posted ByPlanning for college is becoming increasingly important with higher education tuition on the rise and with the national student loan debt recently breaking 1.5 trillion dollars. Many parents and grandparents are thinking about how they can help the next generation pay for college. One option is the 529 college savings plan.
Posted ByGetting married is an exciting time. It can also be challenging as you navigate financial discussions with your spouse or spouse-to-be. This checklist is intended to help guide your financial discussions and help you outline your personal to-do list.
Posted ByThe IRS has announced that in 2019, the estate and gift tax exemption will be increased to $11.4 million per individual, up from $11.18 million in 2018. This means that an individual can leave $11.4 million to heirs and pay no federal estate or gift tax and a married couple will be able to leave up to $22.8 million. While the federal exemption amount is considerably high, there are some states that have lower state estate and gift tax exemption amounts.
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