6 Ways to Lighten Your Tax Load
Paying taxes is part of life—but overpaying doesn’t have to be. With deliberate planning and the right mix of tactics, both high-net-worth households and everyday earners can trim their bill…
11 Ways High Earners Can Trim Their Tax Bill
When you’re in a top bracket, every extra dollar is taxed at higher rates—which can noticeably shrink take-home income…
Fee-Only Financial Planning: Why Transparent Pay Protects Your Wealth
Holistic planning across investments, taxes, and risk—delivered with straightforward fees, no sales commissions or hidden incentives...
Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts: Understanding the Key Drawbacks
Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts (IDGTs) are often highlighted for sophisticated estate-tax and wealth-transfer planning. Yet the same features that make them powerful can also create friction, costs, and constraints you’ll want to understand before moving forward…
When Your W-2 Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story for Child Support
Child support in many states is generally based on gross income…
8 Principles for Child-First Co-Parenting After a Split
Parenting on separate teams can feel complicated and draining. Yet thousands of parents manage it well every day—and their kids thrive…
Divorce After 50: Why Bringing in a CDFA® Can Change the Outcome
Divorce later in life—often called “grey divorce”—comes with challenges that look different from splits earlier on…
The Real Price of Keeping the House After Divorce
Record-low mortgage rates over the last decade let many families buy larger homes with affordable payments…
9 Habits for a Child-First Divorce and Smoother Co-Parenting
Most parents want what’s best for their kids—but co-parenting rarely feels “natural” at first…
Retirement Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Confident Future
The biggest risk to your retirement isn’t the stock market—it’s not having a plan. Without a clear strategy, you could outlive your savings, pay more in taxes than necessary, or fall short of the lifestyle you’ve spent decades building…
Splitting a Pension or 401(k)? Why Your “Private” Agreement May Need to Be Public
When spouses in many states settle a divorce without a trial, the terms can be captured in a separation agreement, a consent order, or by incorporating a separation agreement into a court order.
New Federal Tax Law: What the July 4, 2025 Changes Mean for You
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed a wide-ranging reconciliation package—originally nicknamed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”…
Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI), Explained: A Practical Guide for High-Net-Worth Families
Affluent families often look for ways to compound wealth more efficiently, reduce taxes, and pass assets cleanly to heirs. PPLI is one option built for accredited investors…
Keeping the Home in a Divorce: How a Buyout Really Works
Mortgage rates under 3.5% were a once-in-a-generation gift…
Escrow Refunds in a Divorce: Who Should Receive the Check?
When a marital home is sold or refinanced, there’s often money sitting in the escrow account—prepaid property taxes and/or homeowners insurance…
Homeowners Insurance After a Divorce: The Easy-to-Miss Detail
After a divorce is final, it’s common to feel too drained to tackle every follow-up task…
The 5 Pillars of Personal Finance and How to Master Each One
Money won’t run itself—and without a strategy, it can end up running you…
HSAs in Divorce: What Changes and What to Watch
Health Savings Account (HSA) lets you set aside pre-tax dollars to pay qualified medical expenses…
Making Your Retirement Income Last
As retirement nears, the focus shifts from building wealth to converting it into reliable income…
Keeping the House in a Divorce with a Reverse Mortgage
Reverse mortgages once had a shaky reputation, but today’s rules and safeguards make them worth a fresh look…