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Does an inheritance count as income?
We often get asked if inheritances are taxable. In most cases, the answer is no, inheritances are not taxable. Typically, the deceased person would have to have a net worth [...]
Georgia Will Now Mandate Personal Finance Education in Schools
This year, Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp signed into legislation a requirement for high schoolers in Georgia to receive some sort of personal finance education starting in 2024. This goal for [...]
Using an Online Estate Planning Service vs Using a Local Attorney
For convenience’s sake you may be wondering, is it possible to do estate planning online? The short answer is yes! There are services out there where you can do your [...]
Meet Michaela!
Meet Michaela, our Financial Planning Associate, who began her career at Wiser Wealth in 2022. She assists in the development of financial plans, handles client relations in regards to the [...]
Why 18 Year Olds Need a Power of Attorney and Medical Directive
As your child goes off to college and starts that new chapter, it is important for them to have a power of attorney and medical directive in place. At 18 [...]
How to be a Long Term Investor
You may be wondering, how can I become a long-term investor? There are two characteristics that make a good long-term investor. The first is only investing in long-term healthy asset [...]
Why You Should Always Have Contingent Beneficiaries on Your Retirement Accounts
During annual review meetings, the Wiser team often looks at the beneficiaries assigned to your accounts. It is important to have contingent beneficiaries on your retirement accounts so you can [...]
A CPA’s Role in Your Advisory Team
When creating a legacy plan, you should also work with a CPA to factor taxes into that. Both the financial advisor and CPA should work together to educate their client [...]