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We wish you a joyous holiday season and thank you for the trust and support you have shown us throughout the year.  In the spirit of gratitude and giving, we have made a donation to the Central Texas Food Bank.

As the end of the year draws near, the last thing anyone wants to think about is taxes. But if you are looking for ways to minimize your tax bill, there's no better time for tax planning than before year-end. That's because there are a number of tax-smart strategies you can implement now that will reduce your tax bill come April 15.

An increasing number of people are starting to understand that their real risk exposure is not in the costs associated with repairing or replacing their car or home, rather it is in the far more costly liability risk. Yet, most people drastically underestimate their personal liability risks.

Tax legislation passed in the mid-1990s limited annual contributions to qualified retirement plans, restricting the ability of business owners, professionals, and key highly compensated employees (HCEs) to save for retirement on a tax-favored basis.  To help assure adequate retirement income, there are a number of nonqualified alternatives, including the traditional deferr

Next month, Americans will head to the polls to elect the next president of the United States. While the outcome is unknown, one thing is for certain: There will be a steady stream of opinions from pundits and prognosticators about how the election will impact the stock market.

Business owners have a tremendous opportunity to generate significant rewards from a business in which they have invested heavily. However, as with any opportunity with the potential for great rewards, there are great risks, many of which have the potential to create a serious financial hardship on a business.

In previous generations, husband’s traditionally handled the family finances. While this arrangement may have worked well during the husband’s lifetime, the consequences of the wife’s lack of involvement in the family’s finances often became clear after her spouse died.

A business will is far more than a legal document designed to transfer assets upon the death of an owner or partner. It is a comprehensive estate planning tool that can include everything from management plans, and other documents necessary for a company’s continued operation and future health, to shareholder buy-sell agreements.

You have probably read about the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL)¹ new fiduciary rule that will impact financial advisors and their clients.

With rates as low and competitive as they have ever been, it’s as close to a “buyers” market in life insurance as you’ll see.  Still, with a goal to be as efficient as possible with financial resources, curbing all costs and expenses is a priority for most people, and buying life insurance is no different.