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Home Prices Extend Records, Rising For A Ninth Straight Month
This is an ongoing struggle for younger home buyers that have to deal with high interest rates and increasing values of existing real...
Wealth Taxes Expected To Remain A Hot Topic In 2024
Everyone is watching the clock that continues to take towards the end of 2025 when major tax matters will revert/Sunset back to where they were...
Yellen Declares Economy Has Achieved Soft Landing
Hopefully Janet Yellen is correct with the information she is touting… only time will...
The Inflation Slide Looks Set To Continue
This is long overdue, good news if it continues. It has been quite a struggle with significant interest rate increases by the federal reserve....
Parents Are Risking Their Retirements To Support Adult Children
This is truly a very sad state of affairs when the parents have adult children & are sacrificing their retirement years for their children due...
Inflation Report To Show Fed’s Battle Is Now All But Complete
The Feds aggressive position in increasing interest rates, apparently is going to subside and possibly start to reduce sometime during the second...
Generation Z Is Getting A Bad Deal On Housing
Looks like Generation Z is getting the “ short end of the stick” on housing...
Gen Xers Are Staring Down The Largest Retirement Shortfall
Deep concerns are being addressed, relating to generation Xers potential retirement in the near...
10 Reasons Clients Should Be Optimistic About The Future
There is no better place to be than in the good old USA… the proof in the pudding is the history that we adhere...
Most Middle-Class People Marry For Money—And Not For A Lot – Private Wealth – The Magazine for Wealth Managers, Family Offices, Estate Planning and Asset Management
This is a rather startling bit of information, in my view. Watch my lips.” Prenup… Prenup…...
IRS Urged To Crack Down On Wealthy Tax Cheats In Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has significant income tax advantages to their island residents… Many that have enjoyed significantly high income in the USA, have...
Tax-Smart Wealth Transfer Tips For Clients In Late Old Age
In my opinion, regardless of your wealth and net worth, the following should be carefully considered as it relates to your ultimate wishes, and the...
IRS move could carry hefty cost for some taxpayers
In my opinion, it was just a matter of time before the IRS would consider increasing income...
Americans Buying Homes Despite High Prices, Rates, BofA Survey Says
SURPRISE SURPRISE, who would’ve thought that the market for purchasing a new home is still relevant, considering high prices, and extraordinarily...
Social Security Remains Unsustainable
The matter of a significant Social Security failure appears to be eminent as this particular article, in my opinion, adds significant clarity to the...
Inflation Lifts Tax Ceilings
With the significance of inflation, hurting most of America, and beyond, long comes income tax adjustments that are implemented as a result…! ...
When Women Are The Breadwinner In A Relationship
Times have changed, and for the good, as the female work population has given them even more responsibility, which they obviously handle with great...
America’s Top 1% Don’t Make As Much As You Might Think
Information that has been given to us over the years apparently has been incorrect relating to the cross-section of America’s highest income...
Why Mainstream Economics Got Inflation Wrong
As has been proven time, and time again, no one can predict the future in good times, or in bad. The only proven consistency overtime has been to...
Anger Is What’s Driving The U.S. Economy
The continued spending has fueled the growth in the economy, even though everyone complains about inflation… Go figure that one...
Work-From-Home Jobs Good For Companies’ Revenue Growth, Study Says
Who would have believed that this would be possible? Obviously, statistics show that corporations growth patterns are extraordinarily better working...
IRS sets new tax brackets, standard deduction for 2024 | Fox Business
Enclosed, you will find the newest, updated, IRS tax brackets for standard deductions beginning January 1, 2024. In some instances, depending on...
2024 Best Affordable Places To Retire
For many years, the southern states, most especially Florida, was a retirement haven for seniors. However, according to this study, there are other...
U.S. Retiree Surplus Is Still Near Two Million, Years After Covid
The US retiree is a major factor in the workforce in America before Covid, and since...
Social Security changes for 2024
I thought you might be interested in the enclosed changes contemplated for 2024 with the Social Security act...
Fed Holds Rates at 22-Year High, Signals Concern On Yield Rise
The Fed has decided to hold interest rates at the current level, rather than an increase, or, as we were, hoping, even a slight decrease… there...
New Bill Would Levy Social Security Taxes On Wealthy, Pass-Throughs
I am uncertain as to whether this bill could ever pass the scrutiny of Congress, however, it’s important to know, that it is being given thought...
Homeowner Equity Climbs To A Record High
These are unprecedented times when you have mortgage interest rates, hovering in the range of 7%, while at the same time, real estate values...
Ed Slott Spotlights 6 Big IRA Tax Changes For 2023
Ed Slott, CPA, is among the formost authorities on tax matters in the USA… I believe the following information should be considered as part of your...
Roth IRAs: The Mathematics For High-Wealth Taxpayers
In my opinion, this is one of the most effective methods for accumulating assets, over a lifetime, as they are not taxed, while they are growing and...
High Income New Yorkers Can Save $250,000 Moving To Austin
There is a lot to consider in up routing yourself, and your family primarily to save taxes. Although the motivation is certainly one of a monetary...
Why Do Clients Leave Advisors?
Having been in the financial services business for more than 50 years, I can certainly attest to the accuracy of this information. Beyond the issue...
What The Supreme Court Student Loan Decision Means For Your Client’s Money
There was an old story that says “the game is not over until the fat lady sings “… Suffice it to say, there is going to be a great deal of...
Home Equity An Untapped Source Of Retirement Income, Vanguard Says
This is another subject that is very difficult to gauge. Yes, there are parts of the USA that allow a retiree to take advantage of the equity in...
Young Adults Don’t Think They’ll Do Better Than Their Parents
This is truly a sad state of affairs, with our current youth, that are not enthusiastic about the future relating to their financial...
Men’s 401(k) Balances Average 50% Higher Than Women’s, BofA Finds
Studies have shown that men have accumulated more assets in their employer, sponsored 401(k) plans then women. There are a number of reasons why...
Retirement Withdrawals For Couples Are All About The Tax Brackets
This is a critically component in making a decision as to when to take IRA/401(k) withdrawals from your tax qualified accounts. Depending on the...
Younger Generations Unprepared For Wealth Transfer, NY Life Says
Receiving a large inheritance from your parents, while at the same time, not feeling educated enough to manage the funds is a very big problem…...
Housing-Market Rebound Poses Challenge For Fed’s Inflation Fight
What is inflation dropping from a 40 year high of 9% to a current level of 3% as many of the economist somewhat confused. We are receiving different...
Should Wealthy Clients Delay Taking Social Security?
This question is one that constantly reappears with no finite answer… much of the decision has to do with one’s total finances available at...
Fed Raises Interest Rates To 22-Year High, Leaves Door Open For More
Another increase in the Fed rate continues to make borrowing a very difficult situation for those that are seeking loans for mortgages, automobiles,...
Raising Social Security Full Retirement Age To 69 Eyed By House Conservatives
Any consideration of raising the retirement age in order to receive Social Security benefits, will be met with a great deal of opposition. This...
U.S. Recession Becomes Closer Call As Economists Rethink Forecasts
The $64,000 question??? Will we have a recession or not ? Many of the prognosticators have taken their “ foot off the gas”, as it relates to...
U.S. Homeowners Are Tapping $9 Trillion In Real Estate Wealth
Heloc’s have exploded throughout the USA in the last couple of years, since the pandemic, because real estate values have increased, in many cases,...
More Americans Are Getting Turned Down For Loans, Fed Data Shows
The rejection of loans has increased significantly for new homebuyers, and those that are purchasing a new automobile. Much of the reasons as to do...
Millennials Feel Shame Asking Parents For Money, Survey Says
Asking your parents for financial assistance, in my opinion, it’s some thing that I am very much opposed to. Yes, there are certainly reasons why...
Family Enterprises That Last 100 Years | Wealth Management
https://www.wealthmanagement.com/high-net-worth/family-enterprises-last-100-years
Tom Petty’s Estate Is In Chaos–And That’s With A Will
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/tom-petty-estate-still-in-dispute-45228.html
Fed Inches Toward Rate Cut As Trade War Frays Patience
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/fed-inches-toward-rate-cut-as-trade-war-frays-patience-45269.html
Congress’s SECURE Act Could Ruin Your Client’s 401(k)
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/congress-s-secure-act-could-ruin-your-client-s-401-k-50782.html
Smart Summertime Tax Moves For High-Net-Worth Clients
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/good-summertime-tax-moves-for-high-net-worth-clients-50780.html
Cyber Security Expert Warns Audience: A Buck Will Buy Your Identity
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/cyber-security-expert-warns-audience--a-buck-will-buy-your-identity-44513.html?utm_source=FA+Subscribers&utm_campaign=...
Social Security Woes Change Retirement Planning
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/social-security-woes-change-retirement-planning-44517.html
All The Stuff Bears Are Saying To Spoil The S&P 500 Record Party
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/all-the-stuff-bears-are-saying-to-spoil-the-s-p-500-record-party-44482.html
A Different Perspective on Sequence-of-Returns Risk Around Retirement
https://www.wealthmanagement.com/investment/different-perspective-sequence-returns-risk-around-retirement
Future of Social Security in question
https://www.wealthmanagement.com/wealth-planning/future-social-security-question
Better Inflation Targets Will Help In Recessions
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/better-inflation-targets-will-help-in-recessions-44453.html
The 4% Rule Viewed Through A Low-Risk Lens
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/range-of-outcomes-44373.html
S&P 500’s Path To Record Goes Through Favorable Tech Setup
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/s-p-500-s-path-to-record-goes-through-favorable-tech-setup-44450.html
The ‘Absurd’ Muni-Market Signal Showing SALT Tax Pinch
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/the--absurd--muni-market-signal-showing-salt-tax-pinch-44418.html
Most Americans Lack A Written Financial Retirement Plan
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/most-americans-don-t-have-a-written-financial-retirement-plan-44471.html
There’s A Middle-Class Threat To The Fabric Of Global Economy
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/there-s-a-middle-class-threat-to-the-fabric-of-global-economy-44282.html
We’re Not Even Close To The Next Great Recession
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/we-re-not-even-close-to-the-next-great-recession-44264.html
Nine Common Mistakes When Filing Private Foundation Tax Returns | Wealth Management
https://www.wealthmanagement.com/high-net-worth/nine-common-mistakes-when-filing-private-foundation-tax-returns
Eighteen Estate Planning Lessons From Game of Thrones
https://www.wealthmanagement.com/estate-planning/eighteen-estate-planning-lessons-game-thrones
Withdrawal Rates For Asset Preservationists
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/withdrawal-rates-for-asset-preservationists-43966.html
More Than Half Of Americans Want To Live To 100
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/more-than-half-of-americans-want-to-live-to-100-44266.html
The 10 States You Want To Live In If You Are Rich
"Alaska is one of five states with no state sales tax; one of seven states with no personal income tax; and with New Hampshire, one of only two...
Grandparents Spending $179 Billion Annually On Grandkids: AARP
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/grandparents-spending--179-billion-annually-on-grandkids--aarp-44245.html
Top Senate Democrat Touts Annual Capital Gains Tax Ahead Of 2020
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/top-senate-democrat-touts-annual-capital-gains-tax-ahead-of-2020-44135.html
Oil Strategist Streible Expects Price To Rise Over Next Few Months
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/oil-strategist-streible-expects-price-to-rise-over-next-few-months-44110.html
Parents’ Long-Term Care Remains A Potential Liability For Children
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/parents--long-term-care-remains-a-potential-liability-for-children-43986.html?utm_source=FA+Subscribers&utm_campaign=6...
U.S. Investors Lost Twice As Much As The S&P 500 In 2018
https://www.fa-mag.com/news/u-s--investors-lost-twice-as-much-as-the-s-p-500-in-2018-43995.html
Giving in the Last Third of Life
https://www.wealthmanagement.com/philanthropy/giving-last-third-life
Don’t Count On Full Social Security Benefits, Top Advisor Warns
Although we have been dealt a poor hand when it comes to the pandemic which has affected the economy, I do not believe that the system will reduce/...
IRS Guidelines Expand 401(k) Borrowing Under CARES Act
The opportunity to borrow funds from your 401(k) plan under the Cares act, Has helped many who were in desperate need of financial assistance due to...
Don’t file early for Social Security benefits
That's a very good observation. *Click Read More for the articles link*...
Diversifying Your Emerging-Markets Allocation
A powerful argument! *Click Read More for articles link to learn more*...
Illinois Supreme Court Says Fixed Annuities Not Subject To Securities Regulations
That's an interesting point of view. *Click Read More for articles link*...
Lectured at the American College
Mr. Sarris has also lectured at the American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, where he mentored many young financial professionals, with an eye...
Top Memberships
He has been a member of the Board of Directors of the International Forum, The Top of the Table, First Financial Resources & several...
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IRS Finally Says Back-Door Roths Are OK...
Assisting Clients
Mr. Sarris consults in assisting clients that wish to utilize intelligent leverage in the area of significant tax free lifetime distributions at...
Education
Mr. Sarris received his undergraduate degree in pre-law from La Salle University where he studied under Dr. Charley Halpin Esq, & George Swoyer...
Creative Planning Techniques
His creative planning techniques and strategies had been offered as a consultant to affluent clients of CPA firms, law firms, banks, investment...
Man of the Year
He has been chosen as “M” Man of the year, eight times during his distinguished career in the financial services industry.
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"Schwab Switching To Subscription-Based Fee In Netflix-Like Move"...
Louis Principal Area of Business
His principal area of business expertise includes; estate tax mitigation consulting for high income and high net worth (HNW) clients which also...
Turned Down Baseball For Educations
Mr. Sarris was an extraordinary baseball player and signed a contract to play in the minor leagues for the Chicago White Sox, after he graduated. He...
Lectured Throughout The World
USA, Canada, many countries in Europe, and Australia. I thoroughly enjoy the educational challenge of speaking to thousands of financial services...
Top of the Table
38 consecutive years as a member of the Top of the Table, the most prestigious life insurance organization in the world.
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"Far above Center City, Blackstone's Philly outpost helps hedge fund clients dodge taxes," story link -...
Experience Matters
Mr. Sarris has enjoyed a 45 + year career in the financial services industry that dates back to the 1970s.
Started Small
Sarris started his career as a fifth grade teacher in an elementary school for two years, he felt it was very important to pass along his knowledge...