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The Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: Retirement Plans: Warning: Federal Estate Tax Rules are Changing Again
From the desk of Peter Blatt May 10, 2013 How are your retirement plans? The Permanent Reduction of Federal Estate Taxes is No Longer Permanent! This is also known as…
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: Can You Raise My Debt Limit?
In this week’s Blatt Watch, Peter shares with readers a funny yet frightening video of a guy who tries to get his bank to extend his personal credit line – despite already owing roughly seven times what he earns!
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: Cooking and retirement planning – it’s all about the end goal
How in the world is retirement planning in 2013 like cooking? Peter came up with the analogy this week, and it’s quite good.
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: A Supreme Court Justice Shows Us How The World Works
Peter lays out some striking points about how the media covers the most mundane news – most notably, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas news this week that he spoke.
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: The Fallout of the Fiscal Cliff: A Brief Guide for Retirees
Peter lays out everything retirees need to know about the negotiated deal to avoid the fiscal cliff in this week’s edition.
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: A Renewed Ray of Hope for You and Yours
From the desk of Peter Blatt December 18, 2012 While we prepare for the coming Holidays and the ensuing celebrations, we’re also collectively mourning the horrific and tremendous losses suffered…
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: Ethical Wills – Preserve Your Legacy of Values
Ethical Wills – Your Legacy of Values. Ethical wills are one of the most cherished and meaningful gifts you can leave your family.
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: How to Protect Your Money – Pre & Post Election
We are rapidly approaching the Presidential Election; an election upon which most economic forecasts depend. How to Protect Your Money – Pre & Post Election.
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: Fiduciary vs. Suitability
Doesn’t sound like much of a big deal, but these two words, fiduciary and suitability, are critical to determining the type of care you receive from your “trusted” financial advisor. Unfortunately most of the public is not aware that a minority of advisors are held to a fiduciary standard while a majority are held to a much lower, suitability standard of care.
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: Prevent Another Massive 2008-Style Decline In The Coming Year
What could cause another 2008? The end of the Bush Tax Cuts. Our views regarding the ramifications of the Fiscal Cliff.
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