Financial Insights

Should you pay the IRS now or later? This guide breaks down Roth and Traditional retirement accounts, contribution limits, phase-outs, RMD rules, and simple decision cues so you can pick the option that saves you the most over time.

Building your own business and retirement plan means juggling deadlines and forms. This Solo 401(k) Compliance Calendar outlines each critical IRS due date, from plan adoption to annual filings, so you can stay compliant and focused on growth.

Holding too much of one company’s stock can jeopardize your wealth—and selling may spark a hefty tax bill. Explore five advanced techniques to hedge risk, diversify exposure, and defer capital gains while keeping your goals on track.

This in-depth guide explains why most fortunes fade after three generations and shows how tax-efficient trusts—from credit-shelter and QTIP to dynasty and SLAT—can preserve, protect, and grow family assets for decades. Learn how to pair the new $15 million federal estate-tax exclusion with proven trust structures to reduce taxes, safeguard control, and ensure your legacy endures.

If you’ve already maxed out your $23,500 elective deferral (plus any catch-up) in your Solo 401(k) and still feel the itch to save more, you’re in the right place. The Mega-Backdoor Roth strategy lets you funnel up to the IRS’s $70,000 annual addition limit into after-tax contributions—and then convert them into Roth dollars for decades of tax-free growth. This step-by-step playbook walks you through plan setup, payroll withholding, conversions, and year-end filings.

Market pullbacks don’t have to hurt. Discover how tax-loss harvesting converts temporary losses into real tax relief, protects future gains, and fits smoothly into a disciplined investment plan—complete with wash-sale guidance, crypto nuances, state quirks, and charitable giving hacks.

Choosing between a Solo 401(k) and a SEP IRA in 2025 isn’t just about bigger numbers—it’s about matching contribution limits, Roth access, filing deadlines, and future hiring plans to your one-person business. This guide breaks down the rules, runs real-world examples, and flags common pitfalls.

From 529 plans to Roth IRAs, this guide breaks down every major college-savings option, compares tax perks, and shows Los Angeles parents how to mix and match accounts for K-12 through graduate school.

Westlight Wealth doesn’t wait for glossy headlines to settle—we dig straight into what new law means for your balance sheet. When...

Venice’s luxury‐coastal market is cooling: median listings dipped to $2.4 M in April 2025, gross rental yields have fallen below 1.5 %, and inventory is up. Between rising property taxes, new transfer‐tax brackets, and Proposition 13 quirks, now’s the time to rebalance home equity, secure flexible financing, and optimize your tax strategy. This post breaks down the key stats, policy impacts, and three actionable plays to stay ahead.

Boost your Venice brand at the Abbot Kinney Festival: combine tax-deductible sponsorships with live marketing activations and vendor insights for growth.

The Allure of the Shortcut Forming an S-Corporation is often pitched as an instant 15.3 percent* self-employment-tax savings. The pitch...