Our Team’s Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes
Every Thanksgiving our team likes to swap recipes we bring to our own family tables, and it has become a fun little tradition to share a few of those favorites with you too. These recipes help us slow down, connect, and enjoy good company; we hope they add a little warmth to your holiday as […]
Understanding the Fed’s Rate Cuts: What It Means for You
On September 17, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25%—its first move in 2025 after a full percentage point of cuts in 2024. Fed Chair Jerome Powell described the situation as “challenging,” with inflation rebounding over the summer due to tariffs, while the labor market remains solid but shows early signs of strain. Two […]
The Greatest Gift to Your Child Isn’t an Inheritance—It’s Financial Wisdom
Raising a financially responsible child is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. It matters just as much in households with generational wealth as it does in families working hard to cover the basics. Because these lessons are rarely taught in schools—and aren’t always obvious to kids growing up—it falls […]
Turning Volatility into Opportunity: The Strategic Role of Tax Loss Harvesting
Market volatility can be unnerving, but it also creates opportunities for long-term investors to take proactive steps toward improving after-tax returns. One of the most effective strategies during periods of market fluctuation is tax loss harvesting—a disciplined, rules-based approach that helps reduce tax liability while keeping an investment plan on track. What Is Tax Loss […]
Selling Your Business: Essential Steps for the Ideal Transaction
Successfully selling your business is a major milestone—one that requires thoughtful planning, honest reflection, and a clear understanding of your goals. Before you embark on this transition, consider not only the financial implications but also how your life might change in the years to come. Ask yourself whether the proceeds from the sale will truly […]
Six Ways to Future-Proof Your Finances
April is the perfect time to revisit your financial plan. Assessing where you stand financially and setting clear goals for the future can help you focus on the long term while easing concerns about the day-to-day. Let’s explore six key areas to consider in your financial planning this month: 1. Review your financial goals and […]
2025 IRS Retirement Plan Contribution and Benefit Limits
The tax law places limits on the dollar amount of contributions to retirement plans and IRAs and the amount of benefits under a retirement plan. IRC Section 415 requires the limits to be adjusted annually for cost-of-living increases.
Transform Lives with Elevation: Wealth Advisor Position
Wealth Advisor & Financial Planner – Elevation Wealth Partners (hybrid with an office in Sonoma County such as Santa Rosa or Petaluma). Are you an experienced wealth advisor and financial planner that loves helping clients see what is possible with their money so they can live their best lives? Do you enjoy collaborating with like-minded […]
Navigating Obamacare: A Guide to Affordable Healthcare Coverage
Healthcare is expensive if you’re not covered by an employer or if you’ve not yet reached Medicare age. If you’re thinking of retiring early or perhaps just interested in taking some time off between jobs, you’ll be glad to know that there are options available to you through a consumer marketplace and you may qualify […]
Market Review Slides – 1st Quarter 2024
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report concludes with a quarterly topic. To read more, click here.