by Julie Long | Aug 13, 2026 | Business Succession, Family Business, General, Gift Tax Planning, Investment
What is lifetime gifting of your stock or business interest? Lifetime gifting refers to transferring business interest to a younger generation Lifetime gifting of your stock or other business interest (such as a partnership interest, if your business is...
by Julie Long | Aug 6, 2026 | Estate, Estate Planning, General, Investment, Retirement, Trusts, Wills
When it comes to estate planning, women have unique concerns. The fact is that women live an average of 5.3 years longer than men.* That’s important because it means there’s a greater chance that you need your assets to last for a longer period of time and...
by Julie Long | May 28, 2026 | 401K Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, General, Retirement, Retirement Planning, Retirement Strategy, Tax Planning
Losing a spouse is an emotionally distressing time, and not surprisingly, tax-related concerns may not be a priority for a surviving spouse. However, failure to take appropriate steps can lead to a survivor paying more in tax than necessary. Here is an overview...
by Julie Long | Mar 26, 2026 | Economy, Estate, Estate Planning, General, Generational Wealth, Investment, New Tax Laws, News, Retirement, Tax, Tax Laws, Tax Strategy
IntroductionThe Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the 2010 Tax Act) was signed into law in December 2010. This law contained dramatic changes to the federal gift and estate tax and the federal generation-skipping...
by Julie Long | Sep 25, 2025 | General, Investment, Retirement
Today, women have more financial responsibilities than ever before. How will your family or loved ones manage financially if you die? Whether you are single, married, employed, or a stay-at-home mom, you probably need life insurance. At the very least, life insurance...
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