Estate Planning

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

When Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee opened its doors in 1978, its founders were hoping to solve a big societal problem with...

Jimmy Buffett—He had a Plan

Say “Margaritaville”—and you just know. You know it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere. You know that come Monday, it’ll be alright. You know it’s Jimmy...
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Federal Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions in 2024

Everything is going up next year—some good, some bad. In the last few weeks, I’ve written about 2024 increases...

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) from Inherited IRAs

At the very moment IRAs joined the retirement savings universe in 1974, so did Required Minimum Distributions (RMD). The...

2 Confusing IRA Beneficiary Designations

“What in the world does that mean?”  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked that question...

5 Healthcare Proxy Mistakes

Healthcare proxies, also known as medical powers of attorney, are one of the most important documents you can have...

Filing Taxes for a Deceased Loved One

Someone trusts you so much that they name you to settle their estate when they’re gone. You’re honored they...

Guarding Against the Survivor Trap

It’s called the survivor trap or widow’s penalty. It’s a financial monster that eats away retirement income after one...