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The way you buy life insurance should be simple, secure and convenient, which is why we launched DoItYourselfTerm.com. At Howard Kaye Insurance Agency, LLC, our minds work a little differently. We create innovative and effective life insurance solutions. Sometimes that means we take the road less traveled. The truth is, that’s OK with us. We are […]

Some feel a philanthropic tug on their heartstrings from time to time, while others make charitable donations an integral part of their financial plan. Whether you fall into one category or the other, knowing the qualified charitable distribution rules in 2023 that could be impacting your estate can help you leverage your donation—and minimize your […]

Guaranteed income annuities are an important part of retirement planning. They provide a guaranteed stream of income for life and can help retirees maintain their quality of life in retirement. However, there are some drawbacks to consider before making the decision to purchase an annuity for retirement income. In this article, we will discuss the […]

Gifting is a well-known strategy for passing the legacy of your wealth to the individuals and nonprofit organizations close to your heart. But there are a number of different factors that must be considered as you explore the possibility of charitable gifting, primarily the current lifetime gift tax exemption. Our clients routinely inquire about charitable […]

Estate planning is no small feat; in fact, for most individuals, it’s an ongoing process. Even with the guidance of a team of financial and tax advisors, estate planning experts, and specialists in life insurance, annuities, and other investment alternatives, you may be shocked to learn how much of your estate could be lost to […]

“There are only two guarantees in this life, death and taxes.” This popular saying is usually attributed to Benjamin Franklin circa the 1780’s but has certainly come into much wider use since the establishment of the IRS in 1862. It is also a favorite of most financial advisors focused on retirement income planning for obvious […]

Do you remember the days when you could walk across the stage at your high school graduation and, the very next day, walk from local business to local business and count on finding a solid job that would offer you insurance and benefits, including a pension plan? Do you remember when you could put in […]

“The market always bounces back.” “Own your age in bonds.” “Only risk what you’re willing to lose.” These are all common investment sayings you may have heard, possibly even from your own financial advisor. However, you may not have heard your advisor quote this one before: “Buy term and invest the rest.”   This phrase, […]

Non-qualified annuities—that is, annuities that are not part of an IRA or other tax-qualified retirement plan—can serve as a valuable component of your financial and estate plan. However, Non-qualified annuities have specific beneficiary options for distribution tax, which are subject to certain rules and regulations and when non-qualified annuity owners pass away, the distribution options […]