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Wealth Planning Commentary – March 10, 2025

Staying Ahead of Volatility Even with seemingly stable economic data and company fundamentals, there’s an undercurrent of fear and uncertainty that may lead to further market volatility. It’s important to

Wealth Planning Commentary – March 3, 2025

IRS Layoffs During Tax Season The administration’s cost-reduction plan has led to IRS staff layoffs, affecting approximately 6,700 employees right in the middle of tax season. The new DOGE cuts

Wealth Planning Commentary – February 24, 2025

Market Jitters Recent economic indicators suggest the economy may be cooling, including a decline in the US Purchasing Managers Index for Services and a weaker-than-expected Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey. This

Wealth Planning Commentary – February 18, 2025

Navigating Inflation Inflation remains a concern, holding steady at 3% (U.S. Consumer Price Index, February 2025). Given this persistence, the Federal Reserve is unlikely to lower rates aggressively. While this

Wealth Planning Commentary – February 10, 2025

What Policy Shifts Could Mean for Your Long-Term Strategy Many changes are unfolding in Washington, including ongoing discussions about tariffs – most recently on steel and aluminum. The outcome remains

Wealth Planning Commentary – January 27, 2025

The Impact of Wildfires on Insurance Claims and Mortgage Payments The recent wildfires in Los Angeles brought attention to an important issue regarding insurance claims for homeowners with mortgaged properties.

Wealth Planning Commentary – January 21, 2025

Gen X and Retirement Concerns People between the ages of 45 and 60, labeled Generation X, are increasingly worried about retirement. Despite many having substantial liquid assets, some find themselves

Wealth Planning Commentary – January 13, 2025

Navigating P&C Insurance Challenges After the LA Wildfires Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. This catastrophic event has caused immense destruction, and it

Wealth Planning Commentary – January 6, 2025

Corporate Transparency Act Update On December 26, a federal appellate court ruled to halt the beneficial ownership reporting requirements until the court hears and rules on the case challenging the

Wealth Planning Commentary – December 16, 2024

Nvidia CEO’s Trusts Skirt $8 Billion in Estate Taxes Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, made headlines this week for employing strategies to minimize potential estate taxes while planning a