Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays? Navigating the Complexities of Neighborly Disputes A majestic tree gracing your property can add beauty and value. But what happens when that tree falls, causing damage to your neighbor's property? The question of liability can be complex, and unfortunately, not always clear-cut. At 168 Wealth Strategies, we understand that unexpected events like this can have significant financial implications. This article explores the factors that determine who's responsible when a tree falls across property lines, helping you understand your potential liabilities and [...]

Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays? Navigating the Complexities of Neighborly Disputes A majestic tree gracing your property can add beauty and value. But what happens when that tree falls, causing damage to your neighbor's property? The question of liability can be complex, and unfortunately, not always clear-cut. At 168 Wealth Strategists, we understand that unexpected events like this can have significant financial implications. This article explores the factors that determine who's responsible when a tree falls across property lines, helping you understand your potential liabilities and [...]

Smart Giving: Maximizing Impact and Tax Benefits Charitable giving is a powerful way to express gratitude and contribute to a better world. However, responsible giving requires careful planning, especially when pursuing financial freedom. Giving should align with your values and be sustainable within your financial picture. A key question to ask yourself is, "What is most important to me about supporting the causes I care about, particularly within the aviation community?" Answering this question is the crucial first step in developing a strategic giving plan. [...]

Your approach to building wealth should be built around your goals & values. "When you values are clear, your decisions are easier" - Roy Disney Just what is “comprehensive financial planning?” As you build a business, invest, and save for retirement, you will no doubt hear or read about it – but what does that phrase really mean? Just what does comprehensive financial planning entail, and why do knowledgeable investors request this kind of approach? While the phrase may seem ambiguous to some, it can be simply [...]

Tax Changes That May Be Overlooked Some alterations to the Internal Revenue Code were less publicized than others.  Provided by Scott Showers Late last year, federal tax laws underwent sweeping changes. Nearly a year later, you can be forgiven for not keeping up with them all. Here is a look at some important (yet underrecognized) adjustments that may affect the numbers on your 2018 federal return.1 First, most miscellaneous itemized deductions are gone. The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 eliminated dozens of them through the [...]