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Protecting Your Post Divorce Finances With Appropriate Planning

Despite recent downward trends, the facts are stark: More than 689,000 people divorced in 2021. These high numbers reveal a fundamental truth: Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans discover just how complicated divorce finances can be. As a result, there are multiple questions to answer. Read more…

Understanding the Benefits of Self-Canceling Installment Notes in Estate Planning

Introducing self canceling installment notes (SCINs): a unique form of promissory note that allows buyers and sellers to securely transfer real estate, business interests, and other assets while helping to optimize income, gift and estate taxes. Read more…

Protecting Future Wealth Through Tax Planning Today

Protect Your Net Worth with Tax Planning Strategy Taxes are an inevitable part of life, but that doesn't mean you have to let them steal your future. With proper tax planning as a part of your holistic financial plan, you can protect your family's finances and make the most of your hard-earned Read more…

Importance of The Family Meeting

My grandfather (we called him Pappy-O) passed away recently, after almost two years of entrapment in his body and his mind. He was the father of three children, grandfather of six, and married to my grandmother (Mammy-O) for 65 years. For most of those years, he drank a cup of coffee with her every Read more…

Passing Your Legacy of Generosity this Giving Tuesday

Children naturally have a generous heart to help a friend or be concerned when someone is hurting. We hope those future young adults will continue to flex their empathy and compassion muscles, perhaps even with tangible stewardship of time and treasure. An added benefit is adding money topics into Read more…

Social Security & Medicare Quick Guide from InspireHer

This blog summarizes the information and discussion shared at a recent InspireHer event at Plancorp’s office by Senior Wealth Manager, Jessie Weiss. If you are interested in learning more about the InspireHer mission to inspire financial confidence among women or to sign up receive updates about Read more…

The 3 Best Ways to Save on Taxes With Multiple Business Ventures

If you have multiple income streams, there are strategies you can take advantage of to minimize tax expenses. Whether one of your revenue streams is from part-time employment or you're 100% self-employed, there are many factors to consider when you file your annual taxes. Read more…

When Should You Cash in Your Stock Options?

Company stock options have the potential to be incredibly valuable, but cashing them in is often tied to complex emotions. Am I defying my company? How do I know when it's the right time? Too often we allow our emotions to drive financial decision-making. When we separate our money from our Read more…

3 Financial Gender Gap Things We Can Take Charge On

In 2022, men still out earn women in comparable roles. While society still has a lot of catching up to do, there are things all women can do to better plan and invest in our futures. Read more…

How to Know If You're Financially Ready to Start a Business

Entrepreneurship in the United States is certainly on the rise. If you've been thinking about starting your own business, there are several factors to consider but evaluating your financial health should be your first priority (after writing a business plan). Read more…