by Financial Designs | Dec 17, 2018 | Blog, Investment, Tax
By Ryan Johnson, Wealth Management Partner Many consider making charitable contributions during the holiday season. With the new tax rules established this year, you might want to consider if your giving strategy should be tweaked. What changed with tax reform that...
by Financial Designs | Sep 4, 2018 | Asset Protection, Blog, Tax
By Nate Hansen, CPA As an independent contractor medical professional, you may have heard buzz around the need to consider forming an entity. The different types of entities can be confusing and can vary by state. The most important thing to remember is that...
by Financial Designs | Aug 13, 2018 | Blog, Insurance
By Gary Eickhorst, ChFC® Your entire financial plan – your retirement contributions, your savings goals, your debt repayment plan – is likely dependent on your income. What happens if that income goes away? Did you know you are more likely to become disabled...
by Financial Designs | May 7, 2018 | Blog, Investment, Residents
By Rob Bland, Guest Writer, US Bank Home Mortgage Securing a mortgage can be daunting and a tedious process. In fact, many feel like the job of a lender is to find a reason why the financial organization should not lend you the money. Contrary to that belief, as a...
by Financial Designs | Apr 12, 2018 | Blog, Investment, Residents
By Katie Bennett Choosing to complete medical school is not only a large time commitment for physicians but also a large financial commitment. With no federal grant money available and little in private scholarships, students are entering residency with a significant...
by Financial Designs | Mar 12, 2018 | Blog
By Cathy Lucas, Guest Writer, IDShield If someone stole your identity, would you know it? Identity theft can be a serious problem resulting in 100+ hours of work to resolve the issue. Thieves are getting more and more complex in how they obtain your personal data,...