Learn why preparing your own deed transferring property can have unintended consequences.

Today we’re diving into a topic every real estate investor—big or small—needs to understand: Should your rental property be owned by an LLC?

The IRS has announced increased gift and estate tax exemption amounts for 2026.

Today, we’re diving into a headline that’s been circulating more and more lately: the phase-out of the United States penny.

It’s a small coin with a big history—but also a growing cost. So today, we’ll break down why the penny may be on its way out, what that means for you as a consumer, and the simple things you can start thinking about now to prepare.

You’ve probably seen ads promising an easy, low-cost way to draft your will or trust online. But here’s the thing: your family, your assets, and your goals are far too important to leave to a fill-in-the-blank template. Let’s talk about why.

If you listened to Tom's last episode about using a HELOC to prevent a fraudulent transfer of the title to your home, this follow-up episode is for you.

Fraudulent deed transfers are on the rise. In this week’s podcast, I’ll explain why owning your home free and clear can actually make you a target, and how a simple tool — a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) — can help protect your title.

Today we’re talking about a major change in how the federal government pays you—and how you pay the government. Under a new modernization order and Treasury rules, most paper checks are going away. By September 30, 2025, federal benefit payments, vendor payments, and many refunds must be electronic, and your payments to the government will have to be electronic too.

If you're a trustee—or even thinking about creating a trust—this one's for you. Michigan made a quiet but important change in 2018 that most people still don't understand. Here's what the Certificate of Trust does, and why it can save you time, stress, and privacy headaches.