An Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Account (IOLTA) is a type of trust account used by attorneys to hold client funds that are either too small in amount or held for too short a period to generate interest for the individual client. Instead of the interest benefiting the client, the interest is pooled and directed toward…
If you’re among the millions of Americans, like my wife and I, who purchased or refinanced their homes during the early years of the pandemic, you were likely fortunate enough to secure a mortgage rate between 2.5% and 4%. Mortgage rates reached an all-time low in January of 2021, but have since more than doubled,…
People often ask whether they need a living trust for their estate plan. The answer depends upon your goals for managing your assets during your lifetime and how you would like to transfer them after your passing. Here are some key points to consider when determining whether a living trust is right for you. What…
The largest wealth transfer in history is happening right now. Baby Boomers—who control an estimated $84 trillion in assets…
Despite the short-term volatility in the market, it’s important to remain optimistic about the long-term outlook.
The announcement of blanket tariffs on all foreign goods coming to the U.S. resulted in a sharp market selloff yesterday. Indications for today show no reprieve, as China, the world’s second-largest economy, is imposing its tariffs on U.S. goods. While historically, similar sparks have ignited a global trade war, immense uncertainty remains. Further retaliatory announcements…
Estate planning is one of the most thoughtful decisions property owners can make when placing real estate assets in a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Many people think estate planning is just about writing a will, but it involves much more—especially if you own valuable property. Using an LLC for real estate can provide legal protection,…
Financial planning can have many definitions. It can relate to your business, your finances, or your family in general. This exercise provides a road map of where you have been financially, where you are, and where you want to go. I am often asked how frequently I should partake in this exercise, and my answer…
Interest rates play a pivotal role in the U.S. economy, influencing everything from consumer spending to business investments. These rates determined mainly by the Federal Reserve (“the Fed”), directly affect the cost of borrowing and the returns on savings. For individuals and businesses, understanding how interest rates rise and fall—and the ripple effects these changes…
Since the emergence of Bitcoin in 2009, digital assets have gained popularity at an exponential rate. Digital assets encompass a wide range of electronically created and stored items that hold value, including cryptocurrencies, tokens, and digital collectibles (Smith, 2025). At the core is blockchain technology, which utilizes encryption techniques to ensure the authenticity of digital…
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