While many people find estate planning important, those with small children may find it especially critical. An estate plan can be a helpful planning tool to ensure your children are protected in the event that something happens to you. You may use your estate plan to appoint guardians for your minor children, as well as […]
Archives for September 2018
Business Owners: Do You Have a Succession Plan?
Succession planning is very important for business owners, especially those with a family-owned business. Before you sit down with your tax and legal advisors to draw up a succession plan, you should think through three important issues: Who: The question of who will succeed you in the business can be the toughest of all. Most […]
Kick Your Record Keeping Skills Into High Gear
Tax law change can be good — but it can also be messy. Make sure you’re keeping track of everything you need for the 2018 tax season (and beyond) using these pro-approved tips: 1. Create a separate bank account for all self-employed business activity. This will greatly minimize confusion come tax time by giving you […]
Make sure you’ve got a plan for your RMDs
After all the advice you’ve received about saving for retirement, taking money out of your traditional IRAs and other qualified retirement plans may feel strange. Yet once you reach 70½, the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules say you have to do just that. Under these rules, you must withdraw at least a minimum amount from […]