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The Problem: Who Pays Tax on Investment Income?In almost every family there is one spouse who earns a higher income than the other. In some families the gap between incomes is material. For the purposes of this article, let’s call the higher earning spouse “Richie” and the lower earning spouse…
Read More »As economic uncertainty continues to impact the markets, many of my affluent clients are becoming much more intentional about protecting and preserving their wealth. Between rising interest rates, inflation, market volatility, and changing tax rules, the conversations I’m having today are much more focused on long-term stability and financial security…
Read More »Most of us have heard about the power of compounding, but understanding it and actually taking advantage of it are two different things. The concept is simple: your money earns returns, and then those returns have the opportunity to earn returns of their own. Over time, that can have a significant…
Read More »The Moment of Financial IndependenceIf you have been a client of Connect Wealth for a while, there is a high probability that you’ve built enough financial wealth that you will have more than enough money to securely navigate the remainder of life or are well on your way. It’s what’s…
Read More »As a business owner who includes charitable giving in your financial plan, you may be surprised to learn that there are various ways to structure your charitable donations, each with unique financial and tax implications. In this blog post, we will focus exclusively on cash donations, while we will address…
Read More »Most people work hard throughout their lives with the goal of retiring comfortably. Ideally, they want to retire while they are still healthy enough to enjoy the rewards of their hard work. But have you ever thought about how much money you actually need to retire?The answer is different for…
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