Estate Planning
Do Grandparents Make Good Parents?
When it comes to guardianship for your kids, who should you pick? Here are qualities to look for when selecting the right person for the role.
September 5, 2023
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Salt Lake City
Top 7 Things to Know About Retiring in Salt Lake City
If you’re considering retiring in Salt Lake City, you’re not alone. Utah is becoming an increasingly popular place to move to, especially for those heading toward retirement. Before you make
August 30, 2023
Insurance
Creating Intergenerational Wealth Using Life Insurance
Intergenerational wealth, what’s their secret sauce? Surprisingly, there are numerous strategies available when managing your life insurance.
August 29, 2023
Taxes
New SECURE 2.0 Donor Advised Funds Updates for 2023
Did you know you can reduce your taxes while also giving back to your community? Read what rules apply when using a DAF.
August 28, 2023
News
Understanding How Credit Downgrades Can Impact a Country
Government credit ratings are like personal credit scores and they can turn sour. Here’s how the recent downgrade could it impact citizens in the US.
August 25, 2023
Video
Ahead of the Curve on Chinese Securities
The reason for sanctions on Chinese companies aim to reduce US investor capital to companies that may pose national security risks. We at Trajan Wealth take our role as fiduciaries very seriously and would never invest client capital in jurisdictions that have questionable property rights, and where unelected, autocratic regimes can arbitrarily apply laws.
August 21, 2023
Investing
Whither Interest Rates?
Experts believe that the Federal Funds Rate has hit its peak and interest rates may be lowered in the next year to benefit the struggling market. However, ongoing efforts to combat inflation may require further action from the Federal Reserve.
August 7, 2023
Investing
July 2023 Market Review
To diversify investments and manage risk, we continue to recommend allocating assets across different classes. We also believe that non-traditional asset classes – “real assets” such as real estate and infrastructure, as well as private equity and private credit merit consideration given the real portfolio enhancement opportunities as we transition to a potentially lower growth environment.
August 4, 2023
Estate Planning
Estate Planning and Summer Travels
When we head off on our summer travels, we often leave behind our responsibilities and worries, seeking enjoyment and relaxation instead. However, this doesn’t mean that we can completely disregard our future and the well-being of our loved ones. Just as we take steps to plan our vacations meticulously, we must also take steps to plan our estates properly.
August 3, 2023
Education
How Working Teens Can Invest Early with a Roth IRA
Did you know teens can start investing early with a Roth IRA? Early exposure to saving and investing can help teens learn about investment strategies and confidently manage their finances throughout adulthood.
July 31, 2023