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Why an irrevocable life insurance trust is a smart financial move 
MAY 13, 2024
Why an irrevocable life insurance trust is a smart financial move 

The ILIT can be useful in reducing one’s estate taxes once they pass on. But how do they work and how effective are they? Read on to know more

By Ramon Berenguer
Who owns the property in a revocable trust? 
APR 30, 2024
Who owns the property in a revocable trust? 

One of the most important questions when it comes to trusts is: who owns the property in a revocable trust? The answer isn’t so clear cut. Read on to find out

By Ramon Berenguer
The differences between revocable trust and irrevocable trust 
APR 26, 2024
The differences between revocable trust and irrevocable trust 

When it comes to choosing between a revocable or irrevocable trust, you need to know what either trust has to offer. Read this simple guide

By Ramon Berenguer
ETF investing for beginners 
APR 24, 2024
ETF investing for beginners 

Beginning investors who are learning the ropes can start with ETF investing. Is it a viable starting investment? Find out more in this article

By Ramon Berenguer
What is a fiduciary and why it’s important 
APR 24, 2024
What is a fiduciary and why it’s important 

A fiduciary planner can provide several benefits when it comes to investors’ wealth planning and management. Read on to know more about what a fiduciary is

By Ramon Berenguer
Generation-skipping trust for estate planning 
APR 24, 2024
Generation-skipping trust for estate planning 

One estate planning strategy is the generation-skipping trust. Should this be part of your clients’ estate planning toolkit?

By Ramon Berenguer
Real estate investing for financial advisors
APR 24, 2024
Real estate investing for financial advisors

Discover effective real estate investing strategies to diversify and strengthen your clients' portfolios. Find out how your clients can invest (even without any money!) in this article

By Ramon Berenguer
Asset protection trusts: strategies for estate planning 
APR 11, 2024
Asset protection trusts: strategies for estate planning 

An asset protection trust is a type of trust that some advisors recommend. How does it protect investors’ assets? Read on to know more

By Ramon Berenguer
Angel investing 101 
APR 01, 2024
Angel investing 101 

What is angel investing and is it a worthwhile business opportunity? Read on to know more about this unusual investment type

Investing in REITs for Beginners 
APR 01, 2024
Investing in REITs for Beginners 

Since the 1960s, REITs have been part of some mutual funds and ETFs. Do they deserve to be part of your investment portfolio? Read on to know more

By Ramon Berenguer
A beginner’s guide to tax lien investing 
MAR 15, 2024
A beginner’s guide to tax lien investing 

Tax lien investing is an oft overlooked and rarely discussed type of investment. So is it worth your attention? Read on to find out.

By Ramon Berenguer
An inside look into Principal Financial Group 401(k) 
FEB 20, 2024
An inside look into Principal Financial Group 401(k) 

As a 401(k) provider, how does Principal Financial Group fare? Is it advisable to get a 401(k) plan from them? Find out more here

By Ramon Berenguer
What investors should know about the Fidelity 401(k) 
FEB 16, 2024
What investors should know about the Fidelity 401(k) 

Is a 401(k) plan from Fidelity a good retirement vehicle or should you shop for an alternative plan provider? Find out more here

By Ramon Berenguer
Choosing between a revocable vs irrevocable trust 
FEB 14, 2024
Choosing between a revocable vs irrevocable trust 

Investors can choose to set up a trust instead of a will for their estate planning. Should they have a revocable or an irrevocable trust? Find out here

By Ramon Berenguer
Dividend investing for beginners 
FEB 14, 2024
Dividend investing for beginners 

In the short term, regular returns from dividend-paying stock are an attractive prospect. But is investing in dividend stock a viable long-term strategy?

By Ramon Berenguer
How to buy stocks for beginners 
FEB 08, 2024
How to buy stocks for beginners 

So, you’ve decided to invest in stocks. But exactly how do you go about buying them? Here’s a helpful guide for beginning investors

By Ramon Berenguer
Revocable living trust: definition and role in estate planning 
FEB 07, 2024
Revocable living trust: definition and role in estate planning 

Revocable living trusts are one of the most effective estate planning tools. How do they work? Get to know more here

By Ramon Berenguer
How to invest in stocks: the ultimate guide for beginners 
FEB 07, 2024
How to invest in stocks: the ultimate guide for beginners 

When you’re new to investing, getting into stocks can be difficult to navigate at first. Use this guide to get started on investing in stocks

By Ramon Berenguer
How is Taxation Done on Roth Conversions? 
JAN 31, 2024
How is Taxation Done on Roth Conversions? 

Roth conversions, whether from a traditional IRA, 401(k), or as a backdoor Roth IRA offers several benefits. But what about the taxes on them?

By Ramon Berenguer
Everything you need to know about stretch IRAs 
JAN 29, 2024
Everything you need to know about stretch IRAs 

The stretch IRA era is over. But there are still some exceptions and rules you need to know to deal with your retirement account

By Jonathan Russell