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Wealth Planning Commentary – June 9, 2025

Demystifying Proposed Social Security Tax Relief A provision in the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ that many associate with tax-free Social Security benefits is in the news cycle and confusing taxpayers. The

Wealth Planning Commentary – June 2, 2025

Recent Trends in Social Security Claims  According to the New York Times, early claims for Social Security benefits have increased by 13% since the beginning of the year. This rise

Wealth Planning Commentary – May 27, 2025

House Passes Major Tax Bill – Key Provisions to Watch Last week, the House of Representatives passed a significant tax bill, which now heads to the Senate for approval. As

Wealth Planning Commentary – May 19, 2025

Legislative Update: Proposed Tax Changes in House Bill The latest version of the House’s proposed legislation, previously known as the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” remains intact, mainly following negotiations during

Wealth Planning Commentary – May 12, 2025

Preliminary Insights into House Tax Bill This weekend, the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee released an initial draft of its proposed tax legislation. The primary focus of this

Wealth Planning Commentary – May 5, 2025

Congressional Budget and Tax Update The proposed federal budget and its potential implications are currently a focal point in Washington. Ongoing discussions in Congress center on the future of the

Wealth Planning Commentary – April 28, 2025

Creating Peace of Mind During Volatility The markets feel relatively calm compared to early April, and it is easy to become complacent. However, it remains more likely than not that

Wealth Planning Commentary – April 21, 2025

Seeking Stability with Annuities Amid this year’s market volatility, certain high-net-worth individuals and families who have historically been comfortable with risk are shifting their behavior. Some are now expressing increased

Wealth Planning Commentary – April 14, 2025

Volatile Times: Tax Loss Harvesting, 529 Plans, and Risk Tolerance Many investors have sold positions over the past few weeks to lock in capital losses. It’s important to distinguish capital

Wealth Planning Commentary – April 7, 2025

Downturn Wealth Planning Threats and Opportunities The market is in a correction and flirting with bear market territory.  Given this environment, assessing potential risks and taking advantage of planning opportunities