by Suzanne Porske | Jul 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Studying abroad is one of the most formative investments a family can make. The financial side, however, often gets less attention than it deserves. In the most recent academic year, 298,180 U.S. students studied abroad for academic credit, a 6 percent increase from...
by Suzanne Porske | Jul 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
There is usually no single moment when the roles begin to shift. It may be a confusing medical bill. A missed payment. A scam text they almost clicked. A question about an account they have had for years. A conversation where they sound like themselves, but not quite...
by Suzanne Porske | Jun 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
The federal estate tax exemption remains at an all-time high. For some families, that is genuinely good news. But it may also be creating a false sense of security, especially if you live in one of the states that sets its own rules or if your estate strategy was...
by Suzanne Porske | Jun 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
A new federally created savings account for American children launched on July 4, 2026, when Trump Accounts began accepting contributions. The accounts were formally established under Section 530A of the Internal Revenue Code as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act....
by Suzanne Porske | May 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
As financial professionals, we spend much of our time helping our clients prepare for retirement. By the time most of our clients are within a few years of retirement, their savings are there, their investment accounts are in order, and their income strategy is in...
by Suzanne Porske | May 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
After years of walking clients through inheritances, business sales, bonuses, and liquidity events, we have seen how these moments unfold in remarkably consistent ways. There is almost always a boat, or something like one. A vacation home. A renovation. A car that...