What Does Tax Reform Mean for You?
As a financial planner, I’ve certainly been getting my share of questions about the recently passed tax reform. In this article, I’ll address some of the most common concerns I’m hearing from clients, but how the changes in the tax code will affect you specifically is something you should discuss with your tax accountant. What’s […]
Read ArticleThe Financial Realities of Having Children for the LGBT Community
This is an excerpt from the WorthPointe e-book A Financial Planning Guide for the LGBT Community by Kermit Johns. This resource is provided as a complimentary resource to aid for the community. Can We Afford a Child (or Children)? While you may be over the moon about the possibility of a baby in the house, […]
Read ArticleEstate Planning in the World of Marriage Equality
This is an excerpt from the WorthPointe e-book A Financial Planning Guide for the LGBT Community by Kermit Johns. This resource is provided as a complimentary resource to aid for the community. For the many couples who could not marry prior to marriage equality, estate planning was vitally important to gain some of the protections […]
Read ArticleA Short Guide to Homeowner’s Insurance
This is an excerpt from the WorthPointe e-book A Financial Planning Guide for the LGBT Community by Kermit Johns. This resource is provided as a complimentary resource to aid for the community. Homeowner’s Insurance A common notion when shopping for insurance is that as long as the coverage limits match, a policy or quote comparison […]
Read ArticleMarriage & Mortgages for LGBT Couples
This is an excerpt from the WorthPointe e-book A Financial Planning Guide for the LGBT Community by Kermit Johns. This resource is provided as a complimentary resource to aid for the community. One of the biggest investments most couples make will be a home purchase. Sure, it’s the place you’ll live and share your lives […]
Read ArticleReal Estate for LGBT Couples
This is an excerpt from the WorthPointe e-book A Financial Planning Guide for the LGBT Community by Kermit Johns. This resource is provided as a complimentary resource to aid for the community. For most couples, buying a home is the largest single financial investment they will make. Choosing a real estate professional who’s knowledgeable and […]
Read ArticleTax Considerations Before and After Marriage
This is an excerpt from the WorthPointe e-book A Financial Planning Guide for the LGBT Community by Kermit Johns. This resource is provided as a complimentary resource to aid for the community. Before getting married — remembering your status for federal tax return filing depends on your marriage status on December 31 you should determine […]
Read ArticleWhy You Should Pay Attention to Asset Allocation
This is an excerpt from the WorthPointe e-book A Financial Planning Guide for the LGBT Community by Kermit Johns. This resource is provided as a complementary resource to aid for the community. One of the best ways to start the asset allocation in a portfolio is with a foundation of an asset that will avoid […]
Read ArticleWho Needs Financial Planning? Everyone!
It puzzles me when I meet people who don’t have an advisor to assist them with financial planning. In my mind, the health of your finances is somewhat like your physical health, in that a professional should make any required “diagnosis.” When you’re sick, you go to a doctor; with respect to financial planning, think […]
Read ArticleThe Emotional Side of Financial Planning
A financial advisor should understand every aspect of a prospective client’s financial life and frankly – take too much time with them — by design. It’s important to learn their goals and dreams, as well as their challenges and fears, and that means developing relationships that are both professional and personal. By getting to know […]
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