The Power of Dividends in Total Returns

The Power of Dividends in Total Returns

Introduction Investors seeking long-term growth and income have long turned to dividend-paying stocks as a cornerstone of their portfolios. Dividends, which are payments made by companies to their shareholders as a portion of their earnings, have been an essential...
Making the Retirement Decision Easier

Making the Retirement Decision Easier

Are you thinking about retirement? It’s a major decision. An accountant I know said he and his wife think they have enough to retire, but want to be 100% sure before they stop working. He tried several online financial calculators, but correctly recognized that they...
Are You Prepared for Rising Estate Taxes?

Are You Prepared for Rising Estate Taxes?

Current Estate Tax Current tax law provides an exemption of $11.7 million per person ($23.4 million for a married couple) in 2021 to be passed to beneficiaries without federal estate tax. The federal estate tax rate is currently 40%. Proposed Changes President Biden...