Investment Strategies

The 1031 Exchange, also known as the like-kind exchange, is a powerful tool in the arsenal of savvy real estate investors.

Posted June 29, 2023
Investment Strategies

In today's world, you need to work smarter, not necessarily harder. To accomplish this, you should take a closer look at generating passive income. Rather than always struggling to earn a few dollars here and there, it pays to find ways that will have your money working for you, rather than the other way around.

Posted October 4, 2022
Investment Strategies

One of the major complications facing aging individuals is the passing down of wealth to the next generation without creating large tax implications.  The dynasty trust is a straightforward estate planning technique that can substantially reduce taxes.

Posted August 21, 2018
Investment Strategies

There is plenty of misunderstanding about the definition of cryptocurrency. Wikipedia’s well-researched entry on the topic defines “cryptocurrency” as follows (with their links included):

Posted March 27, 2018
Investment Strategies

So what happens when you inherit retirement plans? It all depends on the type of account. It also depends on whether the beneficiary is a spouse. Those variables will determine the rules that govern how the inheritance is taxed and what options are available.

Posted October 11, 2016
Investment Strategies

Tired of writing those rent checks that seem to get you little, if anything, for your money? It’s understandable, then, that you would consider tapping into your 401(k) funds to come up with the down payment to pay for the purchase of your first home.

Posted September 12, 2016
Investment Strategies

A 529 College Savings Plan is a plan operated by a state or educational institution, with tax advantages and potentially other incentives to make it easier to save for college and other post-secondary training for a designated beneficiary, such as a child or grandchild.

Posted June 29, 2016
Investment Strategies

A Roth IRA is a form of individual retirement plan that resembles, except for certain key elements, the traditional IRA individual retirement plan. The more notable differences between the traditional IRA and the Roth IRA lie in the rules that govern their contributions and withdrawals.

Posted May 19, 2016
Investment Strategies

Are you self-employed and still want an employee matching retirement contribution plan? Well, you can with a SIMPLE IRA.

Posted June 29, 2015
Investment Strategies

An annuity can seem like it’s some word thrown around with retirement and savings on financial ads during football season. Here’s a little help to understand annuities.

Posted October 14, 2014