Estate Planning

By taking steps in advance, you have a greater say in how these questions are answered. And isn’t that how it should be? Wills and

Living Trusts

Living trusts enable you to control the distribution of your estate, and certain trusts may enable you to reduce or avoid many of the taxes

Asset Allocation

Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.” This

Investment Risks

Taken by itself, the word "risk" sounds negative. But broken down into what it really stands for in terms of investing, it begins to be

Social Security Income

Estimating your future Social Security benefits used to be a difficult task, but not any longer. For an estimate of your projected benefits, go to

Maximizing Your Insurance Benefits

Understanding the threat of estate taxes on your life insurance proceeds is the first step in protecting these funds from unnecessary taxation. The next steps

Why Purchase Life Insurance

We’ve all heard about the importance of having life insurance, but is it really necessary? Usually, the answer is “yes,” but it depends on your

College Financial Aid

Could My Family Benefit from a Family Limited Partnership?

Effective estate planning should address wealth transfer from a practical and cost-effective approach. One estate planning strategy that families with closely held businesses should consider is the family limited partnership.

Wells Fargo About Money Podcast

Listen to Wells Fargo About Money featuring Michael Liersch. In season one, hear about the tough conversations that people may need to have about money.

What Gifting Strategies Are Available to Me?

There are a number of different gifting strategies available for planned giving. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.

Your Investments: What Happens Next?

The anticipated reopenings of the U.S. and world economies may signal the next steps in recovery—which could provide opportunities for investors…