Tug of War Economy Between Growth and Recession
As a big guy, I usually get picked early any time there’s a game of tug of war — and I’ve had my fair share of pulling contests over the years. When the teams are well-matched, a good match can…
Retirement Planning Doesn’t End at Retirement
Congratulations, you’ve officially retired. In anticipation of this monumental event, you’ve worked hard throughout your career to make smart retirement planning decisions and build a nest egg that will provide financial independence for the rest of your life. You’ve rolled…
Financial Conversations LGBTQ Couples Need to Have
Some of my fondest memories include sitting around the kitchen table playing The Game of Life with our children. Reminiscing about those afternoons, I realize Milton Bradley’s board game provided a roadmap to the types of financial conversations LGBTQ couples…
ESG Investing is What You Need in a Tight Labor Market
Can a commitment to strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices help attract and retain talented employees? ESG investing matters more than you might think. Consider Donna and Sam Franklin, who were young medical researchers when they met and married. Throughout…
The Federal Reserve – Its Past and Its Future Concerns
The Federal Reserve seems to be in the news every day on TV, Twitter, and all the various media outlets. Part of the reason for its prominent role in the news is its evolving strategy on monetary policy. Let’s take…
Retirement Identity – Do You Know Yours?
Imagine yourself at a cocktail party. A new acquaintance asks you what you do for a living. And the answer is, “Nothing.” You’ve recently retired and carefree days—along with a growing sense of idleness—have replaced the sense of purpose your…
Caring for Aging Parents – Continuing the Conversation
RegentAtlantic hosts an annual You and Your Aging Parents presentation featuring a panel of legal, financial, and healthcare experts. The Q&A session is designed to cover the multifaceted planning needs and solutions available to those caring for aging parents. We…
Recency Bias and the Risk of the Recession
In 2019 investors have begun to worry about the risk of a recession in the U.S. and especially about how the investment markets might respond in a recessionary period. The year has brought a number of reasons for concerns about…
Demystifying the New Business Tax Break
For many business owners and partners, one of the bright spots in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) is a significant new income tax deduction. Pass-through entities that meet certain requirements may deduct up to 20 percent…
IRMAA – The Ins and Outs of Determining if You Must Pay
Medicare premiums turn out to be a big expense and a big worry for many in retirement. In 2003, the Medicare Modernization Act — easily the largest overhaul of Medicare in its history — was passed into law. While there…
