Heritage Planners

10/15/2026

Estate planning tips on social media don't always contain misinformation, but what worked for one family may end up causing yours a whole heap of trouble.

10/12/2026

Market declines are never easy, but they can be particularly impactful early in retirement when withdrawals begin. This is often referred to as sequence of returns risk and can affect how long retirement assets last.

Let's talk about ways to help position your retirement strategy for both opportunities and challenges that market exposure may present.

10/08/2026

Gen X has had to adapt to a changing retirement landscape, with more responsibility for building their own financial future.

10/05/2026

Preparing to never retire can be a dangerous retirement plan. Here are four potentially better retirement strategies.

Planning to never retire is a dangerous retirement plan. Even if you don’t want to retire, you may not be able to continue working through no choice of your own.

10/01/2026

Learn more about recent findings reflecting the multigenerational impact of 529s, tax-advantaged plans designed to help families save for college.

In 1996, federal legislation paved the way for states to offer 529 accounts — tax advantaged plans that allow families to save thousands of dollars for college. The investment accounts – now at 17 million with nearly $627 billion in assets – have transitioned from solely a college savings tool...

09/28/2026

Tax planning can play an important role in retirement. In some cases, a Roth conversion may create additional flexibility by helping manage when and how retirement income is taxed. However, Roth conversions also involve important tax considerations that should be carefully evaluated.

If you'd like to explore whether a Roth conversion strategy could make sense for your situation, let's connect.

09/24/2026

For couples, retirement planning often means preparing for the possibility that one partner may live significantly longer than expected. That can affect how retirement income is structured and how long assets may need to last.

Let's discuss how your retirement strategy is designed to support both of you over the long term.

09/21/2026

If a basic will isn't enough to protect your family's assets, you have two trust options: revocable vs. irrevocable. But only one may be right for you.

If a basic will isn't enough to protect your family's assets, you have two trust options: revocable vs irrevocable. But only one is right for you.

09/17/2026

History shows that global events can create short-term market volatility. It also shows that maintaining focus on long-term goals can help investors avoid reacting solely to temporary uncertainty.

If current events have raised questions about your financial strategy, I'd be happy to talk you through them.

09/14/2026

While the world has evolved over the past 250 years, these financial principles from the founding fathers still offer a playbook for building wealth today.