It seems so simple: name the beneficiary and be done. You never need to think about it again. Interestingly, one of the hardest things we do in our practice is helping clients manage beneficiaries. I suppose one of the problems
Setting Finish Lines – Just How Much is Enough? If you are reading this, you are almost certainly “rich” by historical and world standards. Up until late in the 18th century, the typical life was one of survival, not abundance.
Why planning? I’ve been in this business for four decades now. The longer I’m here, the more I believe and see examples of why planning is good. Less stress, better prepared, and better reactions because: Organization We have thought through
I truly hope you’ve never had the unfortunate experience of listening to Meghan Trainor’s single “All About That Bass” released some 10 years ago. But when it comes to taxes on non-retirement accounts, it IS all about that BASIS. What
Decisions: Based on facts or delusion? What do we believe about life, politics, and circumstances? Much of what we believe is based on what we hear. What we take in from the news media, radio, and talk shows hosts a
Needle in the Haystack Pop quiz! Question 1: Do stocks outperform one-month US Treasury Bills? Question 2: Are individual stocks likely to outperform one-month US Treasury Bills? You might say, Craig, those two questions are asking the same thing! And
Gambling Responsibly! That is an interesting term. You might want to understand I’ve never put a penny in a slot machine. I’ve gone to Monte Carlo to some of the most famous casinos in the world that I had to
Simplistic, Complex or Elegant Simplicity The world is a highly complex place. The interconnected, multifaceted world that we inhabit is both dumbfounding and inspiring at the same time. If you have a moment to read Leonard E. Read’s short essay
Politicians, hate, and not being nice! Wouldn’t you think the longer we live, the more civilized we would be? But it seems that we were really civil when I was young and are full of hate today. Whether it’s Democrats
A Lesson of History – Don’t Fall Victim to A Classic Blunder! As the year marches on, I’m up to Book Number 24. It happens to be Will Durant’s The Reformation: The Story of Civilization Part VI. The book, originally