Planning Commentary

January 13, 2015

Asset Location for Tax Efficiency: What You Need to Know

Many investors spend more time worrying about what securities to own and relatively little time considering where to own […]
December 28, 2014

‘Tis the Season

During the holidays, many people’s thoughts turn to gifts. Folks find they are either spending […]
December 1, 2014

Roth IRAs for Everyone

What is a Roth IRA and why is it such a great deal? Since its […]
December 1, 2014

Kiddie Tax Class 101

See Kiddie Tax Update, dated January 2018 Just what is the Kiddie Tax, and how does […]
November 28, 2014

Wise Charitable Giving Via Beneficiary Designations

In spite of charitable intent, many generous folks fail to include charities in their estate […]
November 10, 2014

Planned Giving Problems and Solutions: Make Sure Your Wishes Come True

It is inconsistent that so many generous folks, who relished giving during their lifetime, leave […]
September 28, 2014

529 Plans for Higher Education: Five Reasons You Should Consider Funding One

As we come to the start of another school year, you may be thinking about […]
September 28, 2013

Federal estate-tax law permanence and NC repeal: Time to revisit your plans

Amid a host of headlines out of Raleigh is the news that North Carolina has […]
June 28, 2009

Does Diversification Still Work?

It has been said that in times of great crisis, all correlations go to one. […]