Sandwich Generation Prepares to Financially Support Parents Earlier
More and more young workers are taking on “sandwich generation” responsibilities early on, acting as a financial supporter of their parents. This additional responsibility requires preparation and planning of retirement and financial […]
Women and Wealth: Planning Your Financial Future
How to best serve our female clients has been a topic of great discussion here at Claris. Recently, I read an article about financial planning for women written by a […]
Donor Advised Funds: Making the Most of Your Charitable Giving
In and of itself, philanthropy is a powerful and rewarding exercise. When planned and organized effectively, it can transform from a meaningful annual endeavor into a tax efficient strategy that […]
Cash in on Your Retirement with a Cash Balance Plan
Most retirement plans fall into one of two general categories: defined benefit plans or defined contribution plans. Both provide retirement benefits, but they differ in the way benefits are calculated […]
Choosing a Beneficial 529 Plan
In Basics of a 529 College Savings Plan, we discussed the basics and qualified expenses of 529 plans. Once you’ve decided that you want to invest in a 529, it’s […]
