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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

Wealth Planning Commentary – March 31, 2025

Rising Costs, Roth IRAs, and Social Security Expectations With inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty this year, building a buffer for rising costs may be wise. To prepare for a potential

Wealth Planning Commentary – March 24, 2025

Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Update FinCEN has removed the requirement for U.S. companies and persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act, effective March 2,

Wealth Planning Commentary – March 17, 2025

Managing Your Plan Amid Inflation Shifts February inflation data was released last week, showing signs of stabilization. Consumer prices were up 2.8% in February from a year earlier, per the

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.