Financial Planning

January 31, 2026

When There Are No Defaults: Estate Planning for Childfree Adults

My husband and I are DINKs. It sounds like a schoolyard insult, but it fits […]
January 29, 2026

Trump Accounts: A New Vehicle for Long-Term Savings

Originally published in July 2025, this article was updated in January 2026 to reflect newly […]
December 20, 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

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 […]