A sudden influx of money—the kind that comes from an inheritance, settlement, sale of a business, or similar big money event—can come with emotional strings attached. In fact, large paydays have such an emotional impact that therapists have begun referring
Trusts (or trust funds) are one of those financial planning terms that starts to feel diluted over time. People have a general sense of what trusts are, but many would be hard pressed to define the specifics. Given how important
Grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs) are a type of irrevocable trust designed to pass assets to beneficiaries in a tax-optimized way. These trusts pay an income (or annuity) to the grantor or trustor—the person who set up the trust—for a
May was a month of differing perspectives. Markets turned positive on a belief that a solution on tariffs would be eventually forthcoming, and the continued whipsawing headlines began to have a muted impact. The Fed stuck to its position that
At Quorum, we’re committed to financial literacy, and that doesn’t just mean for individuals. Whether you’re a top executive at a larger company or an entrepreneur growing a startup and wondering what tools you might have at your disposal, there
Most of us will need some form of long-term care as we age—and long-term care is notoriously expensive. While wealthy families may not need to worry about the cost of care, failure to plan for these expenses can jeopardize a