Pay Your Financial Planner Your Way

Pay Your Financial Planner Your Way

By Jessica Lanning, JD, CFP® When you pick a new financial planner, you want to be clear about how that person gets compensated, whether that works for your particular situation, and whether you feel you are getting good value. There are commission-based, fee-based,...
Stepping Up and Stepping Out – Understanding the Step-Up in Basis Rule

Stepping Up and Stepping Out – Understanding the Step-Up in Basis Rule

By: Jessica Lanning JD, CFP®  The “step-up in basis” rule confounds so many investors and wealth-building families, typically around taxes, how to manage assets, and the financial aspects of estate planning.  Let’s start with the basics and cover why it trips people...