As an executive, it’s likely that you’re feeling pressure to put together an estate plan. Because of the unique way you may be compensated as an executive, there are details to identify that not everyone else needs to focus on. Your accumulation of assets is more than likely in a variety of contexts, including real… Read More Estate Planning for Executives
A commonly used analogy to describe the two broad forms of life insurance is: renting vs. owning. Term life insurance is like renting a home. When you stop paying for coverage, your benefits end. On the other hand, with permanent life insurance, you build up cash value (i.e., equity or ownership). This cash value is… Read More The Rationale Behind Permanent Life Insurance
From setting aside a portion of your earnings each year to investing for a long-term horizon, saving for retirement is a fairly straightforward concept. Once you reach your retirement date and begin drawing income from your savings, however, things begin to feel more complex and, at times, uncertain. Annuities can provide longevity insurance by protecting… Read More Thinking About Income in Retirement? An Annuity Might Be the Way to Go
Life insurance policies can offer different benefits to different people, depending on where they are in life. Term and whole-life insurance are just two types of life insurance that people can use to protect their loved ones from a variety of expenses they may not be able to take care of on their own. Learn… Read More Choosing Between Term and Whole Life Insurance: Which Is Right for You?
Have you ever set a financial goal for yourself with the best of intentions, only to find yourself derailed after a few months? If so, you’re not alone. Just look at how many people start the New Year off with a brand-new gym membership, only to stop going after a few months. Let’s get back… Read More Investment Strategy: Setting Financial Goals
In the final days of 2022, Congress passed a new set of retirement rules designed to make it easier to contribute to retirement plans and access those funds earmarked for retirement. The law is called SECURE 2.0, and it’s a follow-up to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, passed in 2019.… Read More SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview
What to Expect at Your First Meeting and Beyond Once you’ve found an advisor (or two) to meet with, have a game plan for the first meeting. Be prepared for the types of questions your advisor will ask you so that you can be ready with useful information. This will help ensure the meeting is… Read More A Guide to Determining If You Should Work With a Financial Advisor [Part III]
Determining & Choosing the Right Advisor Step 1: Determining the Advisory Relationship For You So, you’ve considered your financial situation and the potential benefits of working with a financial advisor. Now it’s time to determine what type of advisory relationship is best for your individual situation, lifestyle, and goals. There are three main types of… Read More A Guide to Determining If You Should Work With a Financial Advisor [Part II]
Keith Weiss CFP® 