Planning Commentary

August 27, 2025

The Tax Valley: A Hidden Opportunity for Retirees

Many people approaching retirement think their tax bill will naturally go down once they stop […]
August 15, 2025

Bridge Loan Bootcamp

We recently completed our annual Bragg Bootcamp, a popular two-day introduction to financial planning for […]
July 31, 2025
Emily Rose Sheffield

Donating in Retirement: Give More and Owe Less with QCDs

Charitably minded individuals over age 70½ with Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) should consider Qualified Charitable […]
July 18, 2025

Decanting a Trust: Pouring Old Wine into a New Bottle

In the realm of estate planning, the term irrevocable trust often conjures notions of permanence […]
July 15, 2025

Trump Accounts: A New Vehicle for Long-Term Savings

As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Congress has introduced a new […]
July 15, 2025

Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill and Its Tax Changes

Signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill […]
March 26, 2025

Harvesting the Loss: When Does It Make Sense?

At Bragg Financial, we ask ourselves certain questions repeatedly throughout the year: Should we harvest […]
February 26, 2025

Playing Catch-Up: Making Extra Contributions for Retirement

“Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” […]
January 27, 2025

Do I Still Need My SLAT?

A New Administration The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 introduced significant tax […]