Should I Use a Donor Advised Fund Strategy Guide

By Lucas Casarez, CFP®

Donor advised funds have been growing in popularity recently and that was even before the new tax reform made them a critical part in your tax planning strategy. Donor advised funds are extremely versatile tools that may help you create a more tax efficient plan while still giving back to the organizations that are important to you. I will provide information on what donor advised funds are, how tax reform has increased the importance of…

My Employer Does Not Offer a 401(k) Strategy Guide

By Lucas Casarez, CFP®

  So your employer either does not provide a 401(k), you are too new, you are an intern or part-time employee. That is okay, you still have options. Just because you do not have access to a 401(k), doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start thinking about long-term goals. If you did have access to a 401(k) it would be a no-brainer to take advantage of the full matching that your employer provides because it is essentially…