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The tax surprise lurking in bonuses

The tax and withholding rate on bonus compensation can lead to surprises... and confusion. Here's what you need to know to make the most out of your bonus.
The tax and withholding rate on bonus compensation can lead to surprises… and confusion. Here’s what you need to know to make the most out of your bonus.

Leverage 101: How to get strategic about debt

Debt is a reality, even for the wealthy. And leverage can be incredibly useful. But it's important to be strategic.
Debt is a reality, even for the wealthy. And leverage can be incredibly useful. But with inflation and interest rates higher-than-normal, it’s important to be strategic.

Equity compensation: An overview

Equity compensation is increasingly popular as companies look to recruit top talent. But if you don't understand how it works, you could leave money on the table.
Equity compensation is increasingly popular as companies look to recruit top talent. But if you don’t understand how it works, you could leave money on the table.

College is expensive; 529 plans can help

For decades, college costs increased higher than wages and inflation. Getting a handle on potential costs can help you get proactive about paying for your kids' school.
For decades, college costs increased higher than wages and inflation. Getting a handle on potential costs can help you get proactive about paying for your kids’ school.

Deferred comp: The amazing benefit no one is using

Deferred compensation is a powerful tax minimization tool. But because it’s uncommon, many executives don't know enough to take full advantage of the offering.
Deferred compensation is a powerful tax minimization tool. But because it’s uncommon, many executives don’t know enough to take full advantage of the offering.

Supporting your kids through college? Make sure they learn these lessons…

Helping your child through college isn’t just about paying the bills. It’s about teaching budgeting, spending, and credit habits that last a lifetime.
Helping your child through college isn’t just about paying the bills. It’s about teaching budgeting, spending, and credit habits that last a lifetime.

December 2025 market update

The weekend after a mid-week New Year’s Eve is usually a slow news cycle, but not this year. The response from the markets was largely positive, rather than any broader
The shutdown is over; as the country gets caught up on its economic data, we take a look at what to expect as we close out the year.

Is grad school worth it?

For many Americans, the path to success is clearly laid out: Get good grades in school so you can go to a good college, do well in college so you

Whether you’re considering an MBA or law school, spend some time thinking about the potential return on the investment before you commit.