What is gross domestic product, and why is it important to investors?

By Mark Fissel
Posted on May 24th, 2018

GDP, or gross domestic product, measures the value of goods and services produced by a nation’s economy less the value of goods and services used […]

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Investing to Save Time Boosts Happiness Returns

By Mark Fissel
Posted on May 24th, 2018

The more money you make, the more valuable you perceive your time to be — and the more time-strapped you may feel, according to University […]

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Marriage and Money: Taking a Team Approach to Retirement

By Mark Fissel
Posted on May 24th, 2018

Now that it’s fairly common for families to have two wage earners, many husbands and wives are accumulating assets in separate employer-sponsored retirement accounts. In […]

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A Parent-Child Conversation About College Costs

By Mark Fissel
Posted on May 24th, 2018

If you’re the parent of a high school student who’s looking ahead to college, it’s important to have a grown-up conversation with your child about […]

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Managing Money When You Marry: Financial Tips for Newlyweds

By Mark Fissel
Posted on May 24th, 2018

Getting married is an exciting time for a couple. However, along with this excitement come many challenges. One such challenge is how to manage your […]

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Pick Your Plastic: Debit or Credit?

By Mark Fissel
Posted on May 24th, 2018

According to a Federal Reserve study, Americans use debit cards more often than credit cards, but the total value and the average value of credit […]

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Mid-Year Planning: Tax Changes to Factor In

By Mark Fissel
Posted on May 24th, 2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed in December of last year, fundamentally changes the federal tax landscape for both individuals and businesses. Many of […]

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May 2018 Monthly Recap

By jporter
Posted on May 7th, 2018

Meet Meredith Stoudt Meredith Stoudt is the newest member of the Beacon Hill team. She joined us in April after spending five years as the […]

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Family Leave Tax Credit

By Mark Fissel
Posted on May 1st, 2018

A new federal tax credit for employers was created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Employers that offer employees up to 12 […]

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What are the gift and estate tax rules after tax reform?

By Mark Fissel
Posted on April 24th, 2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law in December 2017, approximately doubled the federal gift and estate tax basic exclusion amount to $11.18 […]

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