The Financial Realities of Having Children for the LGBT Community
This is an excerpt from the WorthPointe e-book A Financial Planning Guide for the LGBT Community by Kermit Johns. This resource is provided as a complimentary resource to aid for the community. Can We Afford a Child (or Children)? While you may be over the moon about the possibility of a baby in the house, […]
Read ArticleEstate Planning in the World of Marriage Equality
This is an excerpt from the WorthPointe e-book A Financial Planning Guide for the LGBT Community by Kermit Johns. This resource is provided as a complimentary resource to aid for the community. For the many couples who could not marry prior to marriage equality, estate planning was vitally important to gain some of the protections […]
Read ArticleA Short Guide to Homeowner’s Insurance
This is an excerpt from the WorthPointe e-book A Financial Planning Guide for the LGBT Community by Kermit Johns. This resource is provided as a complimentary resource to aid for the community. Homeowner’s Insurance A common notion when shopping for insurance is that as long as the coverage limits match, a policy or quote comparison […]
Read ArticleMarriage & Mortgages for LGBT Couples
This is an excerpt from the WorthPointe e-book A Financial Planning Guide for the LGBT Community by Kermit Johns. This resource is provided as a complimentary resource to aid for the community. One of the biggest investments most couples make will be a home purchase. Sure, it’s the place you’ll live and share your lives […]
Read ArticleReal Estate for LGBT Couples
This is an excerpt from the WorthPointe e-book A Financial Planning Guide for the LGBT Community by Kermit Johns. This resource is provided as a complimentary resource to aid for the community. For most couples, buying a home is the largest single financial investment they will make. Choosing a real estate professional who’s knowledgeable and […]
Read ArticleTax Considerations Before and After Marriage
This is an excerpt from the WorthPointe e-book A Financial Planning Guide for the LGBT Community by Kermit Johns. This resource is provided as a complimentary resource to aid for the community. Before getting married — remembering your status for federal tax return filing depends on your marriage status on December 31 you should determine […]
Read ArticleWhy You Should Pay Attention to Asset Allocation
This is an excerpt from the WorthPointe e-book A Financial Planning Guide for the LGBT Community by Kermit Johns. This resource is provided as a complementary resource to aid for the community. One of the best ways to start the asset allocation in a portfolio is with a foundation of an asset that will avoid […]
Read ArticleLGBT Planning Isn’t Only About the Couple
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which was a federal law that sought to exclude same-sex couples from the definition of spouse. But last year, the United States Supreme Court in U.S. v. Windsor, struck the exclusion, holding it to be unconstitutional. But I’m Not Gay Many people may […]
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