Pinnacle Strategies Inc.

04/20/2026

Wealth transfer is about more than passing on assets. It’s about preparing the next generation to manage them wisely.
With the largest transfer of wealth in history underway, families who plan early and communicate openly are better positioned to preserve both their assets and their intentions. This article explores how proactive planning and next-generation engagement can help sustain your family’s financial legacy for years to come.

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04/17/2026

Even Americans who are covered by health insurance can emerge from medical emergencies with long-lasting financial scars, sometimes leading to bankruptcy.

Being hospitalized for an injury, such as a car accident, increases your risk of carrying medical debt and needing to file for bankruptcy, a new study finds.

04/15/2026

“Poisoned” artificial intelligence can give untrustworthy advice about finance, health and lots more. Here’s how you may be able to fend off the growing threat.

“Poisoned” artificial intelligence can give untrustworthy advice about finance, health and lots more. Here’s how to fend off the growing threat.

04/13/2026

Now is the perfect time to make sure your financial strategy is positioned for tax efficiency in the year ahead. I can help analyze your tax return to help identify opportunities such as:

💡 Managing your tax bracket
💡 Planning charitable gifts before year-end
💡 Timing income and deductions
💡 Reviewing contributions to retirement and HSA accounts

A few smart moves today can have a lasting impact on your financial goals tomorrow. Let’s connect soon to make sure your strategy is aligned for success. Message me to let me know your availability.

04/01/2026

Even modest changes in retirement income can raise Medicare premiums under IRMAA. Here's how even a small increase can affect your retirement costs.

Even modest changes in retirement income can raise Medicare premiums under IRMAA. Here’s how a small increase can affect your retirement costs.

03/30/2026

The IRS launched its Zero Paper Initiative last year to speed up paper tax return processing. The project isn’t going well.

The IRS launched its Zero Paper Initiative last year to speed paper tax return processing. The project isn’t going well.

03/25/2026

The new senior tax deduction ushered in by the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' is worth up to $6,000 per qualified filer.

03/23/2026

Money questions every couple should ask. Learn how honest financial conversations can reduce stress, prevent conflict and build shared goals.

Honest financial conversations can reduce stress, strengthen trust and help couples align long-term goals.

03/20/2026

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers four questions on inherited IRAs, Roth conversions and more.

03/18/2026

Why understanding the rules, planning ahead and keeping good records can help reduce both your tax burden and headaches.

Why understanding the rules, planning ahead and keeping good records can reduce both your tax burden and headaches.

03/16/2026

More homeowners now hold mortgages near today’s rates, which could weaken the lock-in effect and bring more homes to market in 2026.

As mortgage rates stabilize and fewer owners hold ultra-low loans, the lock-in effect may be losing its grip.