Determining what age to begin claiming your Social Security benefit is a big decision. Do you claim early at age 62? Take it at your full retirement age? Delay until you’re 70 years old? Or any age in between? There are a wide variety of factors that can go into your final decision, and we …
Wondering how to prepare for retirement the smart way? You’re not alone. Whether your dream is to travel the world, spend time with grandkids, or simply enjoy a slower pace, retirement is one of life’s biggest transitions—and it deserves a solid plan.
The Growing Role of Philanthropy in Wealth Planning People today are more interested than ever in finding ways to align their long-term financial goals and their personal values. According to a report from the consultancy Altrata, charitable contributions from ultra-high net worth individua …
What an end to April, and May is off to a strong start as well. In fact, the S&P 500 finished higher the last seven days of April, tying the longest win streak to end that month ever. It didn’t end there though, as stocks have gained the first two days of May, for an …
In this episode of Carson’s Take Five, Ryan and Sonu break down the headline-grabbing GDP miss of -0.3% and ask the big question: Should you sell in May? They explain why the negative GDP number doesn’t mean the U.S. is in a recession, diving into the components of growth and what really ca …
What a Week Last week started with a huge 2.4% drop in the S&P 500, but it ended with a four-day win streak and stocks up 4% on the week. The rally started when President Trump opened the door to drastically lower tariffs on China, but it was also a big week for earnings. Although …
Giving something you own to someone else. It’s a simple, human act – one that seems like it shouldn’t take too much planning to do it correctly. But when does gifting become a tax issue? What do you need to consider about gifting as it relates to your overall estate plan?
