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Wealth Transfer: Shifting Assets Through Beneficiaries, Trusts, Succession Planning And The Tax Implications.

Parents are masterful at assessing the potential consequences associated with giving a gift. Gifting your child a baseball bat increases the likelihood of a broken window, gifting a child a drum set decreases the possibility of a quiet night at home, and gifting a puppy means, well, now you have a puppy to care for…

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Ramifications of taking out a loan against your 401k

Taking a loan against your 401k plan may feel like a safe option in situations of financial need. A loan against your 401k is not a traditional loan in the sense that there is no lender (they are your assets) and the loan is not measured against your credit score. Those two benefits do not…

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How to perform as an executor and the things to be aware of

If you have been asked to serve as an executor of an estate or, worse, were surprised with the honor of being an executor, here are five things to consider before taking on the responsibility that has been asked of you. 1. Your Own Financial Knowledge. As executor, in addition to making potentially emotionally charged…

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DOL Law Updates; Why We’re Asking More Questions

Anchor Wealth helps clients create comprehensive financial plans. A comprehensive financial plan considers all the areas of our client’s financial life, the past, present, and future. To create a plan that is comprehensive we must understand past behaviors, current assets, and future goals. Getting that complete understanding starts by establishing a relationship with our clients.…

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Anchor Wealth’s Company Values Explained

I started Anchor Wealth Management as a way to fulfill my personal mission. I have two drivers that have motivated my career. I want to help people succeed and I want to build a life with my family in which work doesn’t consume me. I believe these two things are intrinsically linked. Finances are among…

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Avoid the College Credit Card Trap

College is a formative time in the lives of those who choose that path. For many, it is their first taste of life away from their parents and their first experience of true autonomy. After four years, most college graduates would tell you that the lessons outside of the classroom can be just as valuable…

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My Parents Are Aging, What Should I Be Doing?

Do you remember the choose your own adventure books we read as kids? In the stories, the protagonist would face a choice and you as the reader would make that decision for them and read on to see how it affected the outcome. Does the knight battle the dragon or flee to safety? Your decision…

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3rd Quarter 2022 Newsletter

In The Journey, In The Destination, We Are Anchored The previous two years have provided plenty of newsletter topics as our office has helped countless clients navigate financial questions brought about by uncertainty. Two years brought about some big changes in all our lives. But as people begin to emerge from the haze that uncertainty…

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What Does a Financial Advisor Do?

Financial markets can be filled with uncertainty and doubt. This can make financial planning an overwhelming task; however, with the guidance of a trusted financial advisor, you can navigate the uncertainty and bring planning to your financial journey. Anchor Wealth advisors seek a complete understanding of your financial goals in order to create a comprehensive…

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9 Tax Breaks for People Over 50

Tax season is here! As you gather paperwork and collect information for your accountant, look for the tax deductions that apply to you.. Unfortunately, many people miss out on valuable opportunities to create tax efficiencies in their financial plan simply because they do not know about them. Anchor Wealth advisors can guide you on ways…

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