What? You didn’t know that March 14 (3/14) is National Pi Day? We didn’t either until recently, but now we know that this celebratory day was established (you guessed it!) by a physicist (Larry Shaw) to recognize the mathematical constant (𝛑) whose first three digits are 3.14—probably as an excuse to devour lots of pie. […]
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Do Not Let Your Clients Rely on Luck When It Comes to Their Minor Children’s Future
We associate March with St. Patrick’s Day and Irish traditions such as searching for four-leaf clovers, which are thought to bring good luck. One thing that parents should never leave to luck is providing for their minor children. Parents work hard to create a wonderful life for their children and pass on wealth to them […]
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Why Women Need a Plan In 1987, Congress passed a law recognizing March as Women’s History Month—a time to honor the contributions and achievements of women throughout American history in a variety of fields. Women have played a vital role in building the United States into a strong and prosperous nation. Likewise, women are often […]
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Retirement Planning Update Although we are still in the midst of winter, spring is on its way. As you remind clients about April deadlines for retirement contributions and required minimum distributions (RMDs) and meet with them to discuss their retirement planning, keep the following recent developments in mind. IRS Proposed Regulations for Required Minimum Distributions […]
Continue reading…The Deceased Spouse’s Unused Exemption Amount: a Spouse’s Final Gift
Spouses often work together to build wealth for themselves and their children. Congress recognized this by enacting the gift and estate tax portability election as part of the 2010 Taxpayer Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act and making it permanent in the American Taxpayer Relief of 2012, providing married couples with a relatively […]
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