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Every Dollar Counted Growing up, Scott’s family never had a whole lot of money. That’s because his parents were passionate about helping people — and educators don’t always garner the highest incomes. From those earliest days, Scott developed an appreciation for making every dollar count and making money work harder. He also developed an interest […]
Read ArticleShould You Consider Investing Your Home Equity?
In our decades of experience, we’ve found that this strategy may not be appropriate for everyone. For some, it has caused more harm than good. For others, it has been beneficial. We, however, wanted write on the topic, because it is a topic that we are often asked about. To properly consider your options, you really […]
Read ArticleThe Morgan Report 2017 Q4 Review: Wisdom Of The Elders
The beginning of a new year is always a wonderful time to reflect on life in an attempt to change things for the better. With that in mind, I’ve decided to gather some pearls from my favorite sources: my clients and our experiences together, and our elders. This is for you, a shared treatise on […]
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 […]
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