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Market headlines can be overwhelming, especially in times of uncertainty. At Evensky & Katz / Foldes, we understand that economic shifts, policy changes, and market fluctuations can trigger real concerns about your financial future. In the letter below, our Chief Investment Officer, Lane Jones, shares insights on the current market environment, the impact of recent…

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Why Do I Need a Trust?
- Roxanne Alexander
A simple will works for some people, but maybe not for you. Are you in a second marriage? Have minor children? Are you concerned about fraud? These are just a few of the many reasons to consider a trust. There are some simple estate planning techniques that you can use, such as adding beneficiaries to your retirement…
Financial Literacy & Fundamentals Tax Planning

10 Easily Fixable But Often Overlooked Financial Planning Items
- Roxanne Alexander
It’s easy to let important financial tasks slip your mind, so take a minute to check this list for any to-do items you may have forgotten. It could make a big difference in your bottom line. We go through our daily activities and oftentimes neglect to revisit financial aspects that can earn us some extra…
Financial Literacy & Fundamentals Tax Planning

Do You Give Money To Charity Or Plan To In The Future? You Should Know What A DAF Is.
- Marcos A. Segrera
If you are looking to make charitable giving a part of your personal planning, understanding the role a DAF can play is a helpful place to start. A DONOR-ADVISED FUND, or DAF, is a giving account established at a public charity. It allows donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend…
Estate Planning Family Planning Tax Planning

My Loved One Passed Away. What Now? A Financial Advisor May Be A Valuable Resource.
- Roxanne Alexander
When my dad passed away, a very dear client passed away shortly after. Both left their spouses to handle the finances, and although they left their affairs organized, extensive detective work was still necessary. Once the initial shock of losing someone subsides and the ceremonial procedures are over—what do you do now financially? After losing…
Estate Planning Family Planning Tax Planning

Thoughts on Transferring Wealth to the Next Generation
- Roxanne Alexander
Lately, clients have been asking if we wouldn’t mind having a conversation with their kids about planning for future wealth transfer, as well as helping their children learn how to save and become financially independent. The decision as to whether to talk to your children and when is very personal, so there is no right…
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Estate Planning is Overrated
- Marcos A. Segrera
Just kidding. Quite the opposite, in reality. We consider ourselves some of the top cheerleaders for the estate planning profession. Hopefully after reading this you will be encouraged to give your estate planning a review…especially if it has been a few years or if you haven’t even begun the conversation. Just look at some of…