Latest Articles
Last Minute Tax Preparation
In theory, you've got plenty of time to prepare your taxes each year. In reality, life gets in the way of even the best-laid plans. Taxes are probably my least favorite activity in the world, and not just because it means the government is taking a sizable chunk of my income. I also hate it because taxes are tedious and time-consuming and consequently get put off until the last minute.
The Essential Financial & Legal Tools For Dads
We dads have a lot on our shoulders. We work hard to bring home the bacon, raise our kids well, put a roof over our families’ heads, maybe put our kids through college and save for retirement. While we all have different circumstances, there are a few common questions we all face. How will my family be provided for if we lose my income by death, job loss or disability? How will I pay for my kids’ educations? How will I provide for myself when I retire? The following “Dad-folio” items should be in every dad’s toolkit to answer these very important questions.
The Ins and Outs of Wills
Most people think about the future from time to time, but usually in the context of achieving goals or reaching a stopping point in a project, or starting a family—positive things. You probably don't want to think about the day your number will be up, and I don't blame you.
All About Umbrella Insurance
When you walk outside your house during a rainstorm without an umbrella, you get clobbered by the elements. The same principle applies to umbrella insurance—without it, you're likely to get clobbered financially in the event of a catastrophe.
