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What To Do With The Money From The Sale Of Your Business
Selling your business for cash? Deciding how to allocate and invest the proceeds after the sale of your company is a big decision that requires
What Happens to Your Stock When a Company is Bought?
If your company (e.g. the target company) is getting acquired, you’ll want to understand what happens to your stock. When a company buys another company,
Sudden Wealth: Managing a Large Financial Windfall
Next steps after a sudden wealth event or cash windfall Updated for 2026. Wondering what to do with a sudden financial windfall? Whether the windfall
Should I Put My Assets in a Trust? Top 3 Benefits of Living Trusts
Do I need a revocable living trust? Choosing whether to fund a trust with your assets is an important decision in the estate planning process.
What to Do After Maxing Out Your 401(k)
Wondering where to invest after maxing out your 401(k)? If you’re looking for ways to invest after your 401(k) or 403(b) at work, you likely
SEP IRA for the Self-Employed: Tax & Retirement Planning for Small Business Owners
Updated for 2024. The Simplified Employee Pension (SEP IRA) is a type of a traditional IRA adopted by self-employed small business owners (sole proprietors, partnerships, C
Stock Market Performance by President (in Charts)
How does the stock market perform when Republicans or Democrats have control of Congress vs when it’s mixed? Although volatility is often heightened during an
What to Do When a Parent Dies and You’re the Executor
Losing a parent is emotional. It can also be overwhelming for adult children when they’re the executor of the estate. Settling an estate is a
Using a Securities-Backed Line of Credit to Buy a Home
A securities-backed line of credit is like a home equity line of credit in many ways, though with this type of loan, the collateral is
2024 IRS Contribution Limits For IRAs, 401(k)s & Tax Brackets
The IRS has released the 2024 contribution limits for retirement plans and other cost-of-living adjustments. Also, the 2024 income tax brackets and long-term capital gains
Selling a Business? Brokers Share Tips on How to Maximize the Sale Price
The sale of a business marks a major life event. It’s emotional, stressful, and exciting all at the same time. And unfortunately, it’s often a
What To Do After The Death Of A Spouse
Updated for 2025. A spouse’s death can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. While it’s possible to organize financial documents ahead of time, there’s no
Financial Planning for a Divorce
There are many financial planning considerations before, during, and after a divorce. A key part of the process from a financial standpoint is dividing the
How to Negotiate Equity in a Private Company or Startup
Working for a startup can pay off big financially, but a lot must go right along the way. If you are considering taking a job
5 Big Changes to Roth Accounts in Secure Act 2.0
The Secure Act 2.0 was signed into law December 29th, 2022, bringing more major changes to tax law. Among the most notable changes include a
Massachusetts ‘Millionaires’ Tax Applies to Sudden Wealth Events
Taxachusetts is back. In November 2022, proponents of the Massachusetts ‘millionaires’ tax won their bid to nearly double the income tax rate on individuals with
Frozen IPO Market Reveals Dangers of Pre-IPO Exercising & Pre-Spending a Windfall
The Instacart IPO is on hold…again. What should employees with stock options do when their employer’s IPO stalls? In truth, best practices around an IPO
The Best Way to Take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
Updated for 2023. Planning can help optimize annual required minimum distributions depending on your goals and cash flow needs. After the passing of Secure Act