Class of 2026 Job Market: Helping Your College Graduate Navigate Entry-Level Hiring Challenges
Recent headlines surrounding the “Class of 2026” have raised understandable concerns among parents and students alike that entry-level jobs are disappearing. Hiring outlooks for new graduates are being described as the weakest since the pandemic, prompting questions about whether the return on a costly degree may be delayed or diminished. These concerns are not isolated. […]
Charitable Remainder Trusts: How CRTs Can Manage Capital Gains and Provide Income
You may have encountered Charitable Remainder Trusts in conversations with others after a liquidity event or through tax professionals discussing strategies for managing large unrealized gains. In the appropriate situation, a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) can help address tax efficiency, income planning, and charitable objectives simultaneously. How a CRT Works A Charitable Remainder Trust is a split-interest trust funded with appreciated assets […]
Top Financial Planning Priorities for 2026: New Tax Rules, OBBBA Changes, and Key Risks
Last year, the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) preserved many key provisions of the federal tax code for individuals, including lower marginal income tax rates and a higher estate tax exemption. However, several planning rules have changed quietly. Provisions from recent legislation – most notably the SECURE 2.0 Act – are now taking […]
2026 Economic and Investment Outlook
Chief Economist Jeanette Garretty and Chief Investment Officer Stuart Katz break down 2025 and provide their outlook for 2026.
Why a Comprehensive Wealth Plan Is Your Most Important Financial Investment
In personal finance, conversations often center on strategies like Roth conversions or generation-skipping trusts. These tools can be useful in the right situations but using them without a broader framework is risky. The real risk isn’t missing a sophisticated strategy – it’s making decisions without a clear plan. That’s why we recommend starting with a wealth plan. A wealth plan provides structure and […]
ACA Premium Relief in 2026: What Happened to Enhanced Subsidies and What’s Next
For households enrolled in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, the new year arrived with a sharp increase in monthly health insurance premiums. Why? Enhanced ACA subsidies expired on December 31, 2025. While the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed last summer, introduced sweeping changes to the healthcare landscape, it did not explicitly cancel […]
I’m a Wealth Planner: Forget 2026 Market Forecasts and Focus on These 3 Goals for Financial Success
As published on Kiplinger We know the economy is unpredictable, geopolitical events can happen without warning, and markets will do what they do, no matter who predicts what. Here’s how to focus on what you can control. Every January, the financial news landscape is flooded with two things: Articles about canceling unused gym memberships and […]
OBBBA in 2026: What the New Law Means for High-Net-Worth and Ultra-Wealthy Taxpayers
With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) of 2025 now fully in effect, the tax and planning framework for 2026 and beyond is clearer. For the ultra wealthy, it’s a boon. For the high wealth taxpayers, the outcome is more mixed. The widely feared expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act did not occur: lower income tax rates and elevated […]
Should You Open a Trump Account for Your Child? A Balanced Guide for Parents
Between the headlines about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Michael Dell’s $6.25 billion donation, many have been asking whether these new accounts should be opened for children or grandchildren. Below is a straightforward look at how the accounts work and where they may fit into a broader wealth transfer plan. A Trump Account is a […]
Could a DNA Test Reveal an Unknown Heir and Disrupt Your Estate Plan?
DNA services such as 23andMe have made it far more common for biological children – sometimes entirely unknown to the family – to surface after a parent’s death and assert inheritance rights. While this remains an unlikely scenario, it is more plausible today than ever before. Many state laws rely heavily on biological relationships, especially […]
Strategic Charitable Giving Before 2026: Maximize Your Deductions Under OBBBA
As we enter the final weeks of the year, it is an important moment to revisit charitable giving strategies, especially given the meaningful tax changes taking effect in 2026 under OBBBA. For those who donate regularly, front-loading charitable gifts this month may help maximize deductions before the new limitations begin. In 2026, OBBBA will introduce […]
I’m a Financial Planner: If You’re a High Earner, You Need an 18-Month Safety Net
As published on Kiplinger No job seems to be safe in this age of artificial intelligence, even white-collar ones. If you make a larger-than-usual salary, then you need to have a larger-than-usual emergency fund. Here’s why. Layoff notices used to be reserved for cyclical downturns, but recent years have proven that no salary level is […]