Why Corporate Executives Need to Plan Around RMDs Now

Financial Design Studio on Why Corporate Executives Need to Plan for RMDs Now

Corporate executives in the prime of their careers might not think it’s important to think about RMDs that won’t happen until they’re in their 70s. But by not planning for future RMDs may put the executive at risk of paying unnecessarily higher income taxes in retirement. This article explains the tax risk that RMDs may cause, and highlights a strategy to lower the impact of those taxes.

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How Will DOGE Impact the Market and Economy?

Financial Design Studio on DOGE's Impact on the Market

The Department of Government Efficiency “DOGE” is expected to have a significant impact on markets and the economy. For starters, it’s possible that a significant cut-back in spending will create a recession. We explore this possibility, along with other ways that DOGE could impact the U.S. budget deficit, Social Security, future tax rates, and more. Finally, we explore the potential impact of tariff wars on consumer inflation.

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Do I Own Too Much Company Stock?

Financial Design Studio's article Do I own too much company stock

Do I own too much company stock? Corporate executives have lots of opportunities to accumulate stock in their company. Stock-based compensation and employee share purchase plans are some of the ways an executive can build wealth in their employer. But how much company stock is too much? This post helps you assess exactly how much of your investments are tied to your employer, and looks at ways you can diversify your investments if you own too much company stock.

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