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Over the next two decades, more than $51 trillion is expected to transfer to women as surviving spouses, making this one of the most significant wealth shifts in history. Yet many women tell us their biggest financial concern isn’t investing—it’s paying too much in taxes.  This webinar is d …

Finding out you’ve inherited a 401(k) can bring a mix of emotions and one big question: What do I do now? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your next steps and the rules you can follow to avoid taxes on a 401(k) inheritance depend mostly on your relationship to the original ac …

Let’s be honest: If you’re a high-income earner, you’ve likely mastered the art of building wealth, but the IRS seems to have mastered the art of taking its cut. Thus, you might look at your growing traditional IRA and 401(k) and see a future of unavoidable required minimu …

It’s February, so it’s officially tax season! One of the most common client questions heard by tax preparers is, “So, what do you need from me?” The short answer to that question is, often, “Everything.”  But that isn’t helpful, nor is it entirely true. And this year, thanks to the passage …

Are you ready to become wiser about your wealth? Learn about smart tax planning in A Proactive Approach to Tax Planning: Safeguarding and Growing Your Lifetime Wealth, now available for viewing. In this on-demand webinar, Carson’s Managing Partner and Chief Tax Strategist Debbie Taylo …

It’s that time of year again! W-2s, 1099s, and mortgage statements have begun to hit your mailbox: a daily reminder that it is, once again, Tax Season.  Overall, it was a relatively quiet year on the tax front, with one big (beautiful) exception: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), whic …

If you’ve paid attention to market prognostications over the last year, you’ve likely heard the term “yield curve.” The yield curve has become the center of attention for explaining the economy and markets, which is why our financial advisors always seem to be answering one question: What i …

Your career and lifestyle look completely different when you’re in your 20s compared to when you’re in your 60s – your financial focus and planning in each decade should follow suit. I’ve highlighted three financial tactics to focus on in each decade of your life starting with your 20s.

Your financial goals are constantly changing, but your financial plan isn’t always nimble enough to change with them. That’s why it’s important to keep a well-stocked account to use as an emergency or opportunity fund for your goals. Here’s a scenario where an opportunity fund could help me …

When market volatility occurs, it’s completely natural to feel anxious about your finances. This is an uncomfortable time for all investors, seasoned and new.   It’s important to remember that market volatility is nothing new. If you’re working with a financial advisor, your financial plan …

If you have substantial resources and multiple valuable assets, you may need advanced high net worth insurance strategies to properly protect your wealth. Standard policies are helpful to a point, but they may not provide the level of coverage or tax benefits you’re looking for or cover all …