How to Invest in LGBTQ+ Friendly Companies
Provided by Marc Aarons at Money Managers, Inc. On a sunny Friday in June of 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) made a monumental decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which drastically changed the country’s social and financial landscape. Same-sex couples celebrated, the nation’s monuments were lit in joyous rainbow hues, and Americans who […]
The Gift Tax
Not all gifts are taxable. Provided By Marc Aarons at Money Managers, Inc. I’d like for you to meet my friend, Hugh. He’s a retired film stuntman who, after a long career, is enjoying his retirement. Some of what he’s enjoying about his retirement is sharing part of his accumulated wealth with his family, specifically […]
Keep Calm, Stay Invested
Expect volatility, but avoid letting the headlines alter your plans Provided by Marc Aarons at Money Managers, Inc. Recent headlines have added volatility to the markets. There will always be new headlines, and any of them could mean turbulence for Wall Street. As an investor and retirement saver, how much will this turmoil matter to […]
Is Your Company’s 401(k) Plan as Good as It Could Be?
Two recent court rulings may make you want to double-check. Provided by Marc Aarons at Money Managers Inc. How often do retirement plan sponsors check up on 401(k)s? Some small businesses may not be prepared to benchmark processes and continuously look for and reject unacceptable investments. Do you have high-quality investment choices in your […]
TOD or Living Trust?
A look at two basic methods for shielding assets from probate. Provided by Marc Aarons at Money Managers, Inc. How do you keep assets out of probate? If that estate planning question is on your mind, you should know thatthere are two basic ways to accomplish that objective. One, you could create a revocable living […]
Charitable Contribution Limits
What are the limits for Donor-Advised Funds and Private Foundations? Provided by Marc Aarons at Money Managers, Inc. Among the big changes in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) were new limits on standard and itemized deductions. These limits and restrictions created new hurdles when planning deductions with tax advantages in mind. […]
Is Your Company’s 401(k) Plan as Good as It Could Be?
Two recent court rulings may make you want to double-check. Provided by Marc Aarons at Money Managers, Inc. How often do retirement plan sponsors check up on 401(k)s? Not as often as they should, perhaps. Employers need to be especially vigilant these days. Every plan sponsor should know about two recent court rulings. One came […]