December Is Here … Again!

December Is Here … Again!

By Jessica Lanning, JD, CFP®   The holiday season is here.  This should catch no one by surprise.  Yet, it does. I learned long ago to manage my energy amid all the craziness – the parties, the shopping, the spending, the sugar, the alcohol, the daylight hours...
Shutting Down the FOMO Noise

Shutting Down the FOMO Noise

By Jessica Lanning, JD, CFP®   This blog is for those of you who find yourself down a rabbit hole at the mention of a “better way” to invest. It goes something like this… As I was booting up to ski last week, this was the (paraphrased) conversation going on...
7 Top Misconceptions About a Deferred Sales Trust

7 Top Misconceptions About a Deferred Sales Trust

A Deferred Sales Trust (DST) is a way to defer capital gains tax for high-value asset transactions. While a DST is a solid strategy, there are some common myths and misconceptions about how they work and how beneficial they can be. Understanding how a DST can help you...
Understanding How a Deferred Sales Trust Works

Understanding How a Deferred Sales Trust Works

What is a DST? A Deferred Sales Trust (DST) is a financial structure which allows individuals to defer paying capital gains taxes on a large sales transaction. When you sell a piece of property or other high value asset, you need to report the sale on your tax return...
Getting Rest:  No Shame in Disability Claims

Getting Rest: No Shame in Disability Claims

By Jessica Lanning, JD, CFP®   Some years I get an in-depth lesson on something I knew only generally. This year? I have had three clients – and working with a fourth – who are making disability claims.   While I encourage my clients to have disability insurance,...