When you think of the transfer of wealth and mistakes that come from this, your mind drifts to news articles of famous people who died without a will or estate plan. This is definitely a mistake but not a common one.
You have just received an inheritance. What do you do now? You could spend it on some extravagance, but you would be better off doing two things first: assessing the tax ramifications and thinking about some investment options.
When Americans need help with their personal finances, they are most likely to seek advice from people around them — or no one at all — rather than from financial professionals, a recent survey finds
Cerulli Associates, in conjunction with Phoenix Marketing International, surveyed more than 11,000 households with investable assets ranging from $100,000 to more than $5 million throughout 2020, and found, for clients at most asset levels,
As you know, planning for the future and keeping your finances on track require regular vigilance and fine-tuning. But when life gets busy, it’s surprisingly easy to forget about the basics.
As baby boomers move into and through retirement, they will pass on substantial wealth to younger generations. This financial shift will impact each generation (and each family) differently, but we’re likely to see a few common themes and trends emerge.