Financial Planning

December 16, 2025

Directed Trustees: Flexibility, Accountability, and Teamwork

In 1994, I sent my father what I thought was a compelling three-page letter, urging […]
November 18, 2025

Your 2025 Year-End Planning Checklist

With the end of 2025 fast approaching, you might want to check your financial to-do […]
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 […]