2022 Year End Planning

Wooden blocks spelling out '2023 REVIEW' on a table.

This has been another unprecedented year in many regards. Market malaise may be front and center and on the minds of many, however, that should not serve as an excuse to ignore your personal finances. The end of the year marks a great time to consider planning opportunities that may provide meaningful benefits, if appropriate […]

Market Monitor – Third Quarter 2022

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The votes have been tallied and any hopes for a sustained rally in July were quickly dashed as markets experienced a bear market rally through the remainder of the third quarter. Markets broadly made new lows on the same mix of concerns that have plagued 2022.

The Clarity Formula® – Tax Strategies

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Despite the highest inflation in 40 years, rising interest rates, and significant losses in both the stock and bond markets, donors have remained committed to supporting the charities and causes important to them. According to Schwab Charitable, in the first 6 months of this year “donors granted $2.1 billion to charities, a 16% increase over […]