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National Estate Planning Awareness Week: Plan, Protect, Preserve
Why is there such a thing as a National Estate Planning Awareness Week? Estate planning is more important than you might think! If you die intestate, the state you live in will decide how your assets are distributed, and your heirs may be in for a real hassle.
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
SECURE 2.0, the looming sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) tax provisions, and the Washington state capital gains tax are a perfect
TEAM SPOTLIGHT – Hans Krippaehne
Our incredible team members are a large part of what makes Fulcrum so special. One of those individuals is Hans Krippaehne, CFA, our Equity Strategist
Reality Check: Will the Economy Continue to Defy Expectations in 2024?
How did so many forecasters, economists, and investors get the 2023 recession forecast so wrong? Several factors contributed to surprising growth. Consumers continued to spend
MARKET REVIEW: 4Q 2023
Despite crosscurrents in the US economy, 2023 was a year marked by stubborn resilience: a strong consumer willing to spend on the back of real
Tax-efficient giving comes with specific guidelines
With the holidays and end-of-year deadlines, charitable giving is top of mind for many people. Cash is generally the least tax-efficient method of making charitable
TEAM SPOTLIGHT – Di Thigpen-Shankles
Many of you may know Di as your incredibly efficient and capable Client Service Associate who makes sure money is transferred when you request it,