It’s important for heirs to consider how a windfall might be used to strengthen their finances now and over the long term.
A letter of instruction could be just as important as a will in helping loved ones settle an estate and move forward with their lives.
Although U.S. stocks have provided a higher return over the past 20 years, foreign stocks outperformed in seven of those years, including 2025.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides an annual deduction of up to $10,000 for interest paid on qualifying new auto loans, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028.