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Inflation: Retirement’s Silent Killer
Inflation: Retirement’s Silent Killer
Let’s take a step back in time – where were you in 1980? Remember it like it was yesterday? In 1980 the average cost of a new car was $7,210. Today on
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Financial Mistakes Saved by Our Red Flag Audit®
At Walsh & Associates, one of the most valuable services we offer is our Red Flag Audit® (RFA®). Just as a red flag indicates that conditions are
Many Estate Tax Payers May Have Just Received a Big Break
Many Estate Tax Payers May Have Just Received a Big Break
The IRS has released a new rule that will simplify the method for estates to obtain an extension of time to make the estate tax portability election.&
Could You Need a QTIP Trust?
Could You Need a QTIP Trust?
Though oddly named, a QTIP trust is used by many wealthy couples to protect their assets and provide for the surviving spouse. The catchy QTIP acronym
DOL Fiduciary Rule Kicks in June 9 – Advisors to Retirement Investors must be Fiduciaries or Face Penalty
DOL Fiduciary Rule Kicks in June 9 – Advisors to Retirement Investors must be Fiduciaries or Face Penalty
The Department of Labor’s Fiduciary Rule will officially kick into effect on June 9, 2017, with full implementation by January 1, 2018. As of June 9,
What Happens to Funds Left in Your HSA?
What Happens to Funds Left in Your HSA?
Before diving in, we’ll start with the basics of a health savings account, or HSA. A health savings account offers those who have health insurance wit
Digital Assets and Your Estate Plan
Digital Assets and Your Estate Plan
In today’s high-tech world, technology has produced a new form of property that we need to think about in our estate documents. Digital assets are now
Strategies for Maintaining Your Wealth while Giving to Charity
Strategies for Maintaining Your Wealth while Giving to Charity
Some potential charitable donors are faced with quite the dilemma: how to give to charity while still maintaining wealth and financial security for th