Why You Need an Estate Plan for Your Digital Assets
According to the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of Americans use the Internet. This means most of us maintain at least some personal and financial information online. We pay bills online, keep contact records digitally, and rarely print a photo — because it’s in our online photo album. Although this digitizing of information makes it easier to store and recall, it also presents some concerns when it comes to accounting for all of these “assets” in your estate . Read more.
Health Savings Accounts: FAQs
Thanks to their flexibility and tax benefits, health savings accounts (HSAs) are emerging as a popular savings method for covering current out-of-pocket health care costs, as well as qualified medical expenses in retirement. Changes in the health care marketplace, rising medical costs, and the tax advantages that accounts offer make them an attractive planning tool for many individuals covered by high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). Read more.
Midyear Forecast: The Economy and Markets in 2017
As we move into the second half of 2017, we find ourselves in a familiar place. Once again, as in 2016, we saw a weak first quarter and rising concerns that the economy was rolling over. And once again, we have seen stronger data in the second quarter, which should lead to another solid year for the economy and markets. Employment continues to grow, both consumers and businesses remain confident, and markets have responded by moving up around the world, even hitting new highs here in the U.S. The fundamentals remain sound from both an economic and a market standpoint, and at this point, it seems likely the rest of the year will show continued growth and market appreciation. Read more.
