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5 Ways to Build Wealth With a 1031 Exchange, The Benefits of a 1031 Exchange
Investing
Gabriel Katzner

5 Ways to Build Wealth With a 1031 Exchange

Cash on hand is key when buying and selling real estate. The 1031 Exchange is a legislative clause that allows real estate investors to defer their capital gains tax liability

What is a Silent Partner?
Investing
Gabriel Katzner

What is a Silent Partner?

A successful start-up business often requires both active and silent partners. Active partners are involved in day-to-day business operations. Silent partners are typically limited partners who provide financial support to

What Is a Custodial Account?
College Funding
Gabriel Katzner

What Is a Custodial Account?

A custodial account is a savings account at a bank or other financial institution that one person manages for the benefit of another. While many people think of a parent

What is an early exercisable stock option?
Investing
Gabriel Katzner

What is an early exercisable stock option?

An early exercisable stock option allows the employee to buy company stock before it fully vests. A private company or start-up may make this option available to its employees as

Investing
Gabriel Katzner

How Does a Margin Loan Work?

What does it mean to borrow on margin? A margin loan is a type of loan that some brokerage firms will offer that allows investors to borrow money using the

Can You Have More Than One 401K?
Investing
Gabriel Katzner

Can You Have More Than One 401K?

The average person changes jobs 12 times over their lifetime. If you invest in a 401K in each of the jobs, it can be challenging to keep track of where

what-to-do-once-youve-received-an-inheritance
Investing
Gabriel Katzner

What to Do Once You’ve Received an Inheritance

Imagine you have just received a substantial inheritance. Whether you anticipated receiving it or it was a complete surprise, it is important to consider how you will use this gift

What is a Fixed Index Annuity (FIA)?
Investing
Gabriel Katzner

What is a Fixed Index Annuity (FIA)?

A fixed index annuity is a contract with an insurance company that enables a person to save tax-deferred money now in exchange for future income payments, generally after retiring. The

Passive vs. Active Portfolio Management
Investing
Gabriel Katzner

Passive vs. Active Portfolio Management

Depending on their financial goals and level of expertise, investors may choose a low-risk investment strategy to try to replicate the success of market benchmarks such as the S&P 500.

What is Direct Indexing and How Does it Work?
Investing
Gabriel Katzner

What is Direct Indexing and How Does it Work?

In the past, commissions and fees made direct indexing expensive and cumbersome. A direct indexing strategy or buying the individual stocks that make up an index, at the same weights

What Is an Investment Policy Statement?
Investing
Gabriel Katzner

What Is an Investment Policy Statement?

Most people have investment goals, and the path to achieving these goals is unique. What is an investment policy statement? A well-crafted investment policy statement (IPS) functions as a roadmap,