by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Dec 20, 2024 | Article, Estate Planning, Risk Management
Term vs. Whole Life Insurance Key Takeaways: Term life insurance is typically far less expensive and covers you for a fixed period — ideal if you want affordable protection during years with major financial obligations. Whole life insurance costs more but provides...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Oct 16, 2024 | Article, Estate Planning, Risk Management
How Much Life Insurance Do I Need? Key Takeaway:You should base how much life-insurance you need on what your death benefit must cover — debts (like mortgage or loans), future expenses (children’s education, etc.), and income replacement for loved ones — so total up...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Apr 10, 2024 | Article, Estate Planning, Portfolio Management
Assets and Aging: Should Parents & Adult Children Co-Own Assets? Key Takeaway: Co-owning assets with an aging parent is usually not recommended because it can create tax problems, expose the assets to the child’s risks, and unintentionally override the parent’s...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Jan 27, 2021 | Article, Estate Planning, Portfolio Management, Tax Planning
5 Financial Impacts of the Democrat Blue Wave Democrats swept the 2020 elections, which means investors are evaluating how that could impact their portfolios, taxes, and overall economic recovery. Forecasts are mixed, but investors are encouraged to keep a long-term...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Nov 30, 2020 | Article, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning
College Savings: Is a 529 Plan Right for Your Child? A 529 College Savings Plan could be a great way to contribute to your child’s financial future, but is it the best? Tax-advantaged accounts, like 529s, also come with restrictions and less flexibility to offset...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Jan 13, 2020 | Article, Estate Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning
5 Things the SECURE Act Has Changed for Individuals In December of 2019, the SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) was signed into law, triggering several changes for individual investors and employers that offer or have considered...
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