Insights on Current Events

As we move into 2025, the key tax question is the future of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which introduced significant changes to the tax code with provisions set to expire at the end of next year. Following the 2024 election, which resulted in Republican control of the White House, the Senate,...

With families gathering and adult children returning home for the holidays, this could be a good time to initiate an important conversation with them about family legacy planning and wealth transfers. While this conversation can be difficult, it’s best to be fully transparent about your intentions and your adult children’s role in your estate planning....

While social media can be a fun way to stay connected with friends and family, it does come with some financial risks. This article explains how your personal information can be at risk through your social media accounts and provides tips to protect yourself. Did you know that around 60% of the global population uses...

In this episode of Buckingham Perspectives, Chief Investment Officer Kevin Grogan covers five key financial items that may need your attention before the year is up. Make intended retirement plan contributions. For employer-sponsored accounts, like a 401(k) account, be sure to make your contributions before December 31, especially if your employer offers a match. The...

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted in 2021, aims to curb illicit activities such as tax fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing by requiring more detailed ownership information for certain U.S. businesses. Under this legislation, businesses that meet specific criteria must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial...