The ImpactFI Blog

A look at the history of estate taxes, how they have changed over time, and will continue to change in the future.

With Fall in full swing, did you know it's National Estate Planning Awareness Month? If you've made assumptions about the estate planning process in the past, check out these 8 myths debunked.

Instead of a recession, the economy is healthy and appears poised for slow, but sustainable, growth. This is pretty close to the soft landing that Jerome Powell consistently insisted was achievable. Can consumer spending continue to prop up the economy, or will inflation continually outpacing income take a toll?

Life insurance is an important part of any financial and protection strategy. Here is some helpful information about life insurance, including what it is, the different types, and how it can help protect your family in case something happens.

The LGBTQ+ community is resilient, strong, and resourceful—all qualities that make for excellent retirement planning. Learn how retirement planning looks different for LGBTQ+ couples and what they can do to stay ahead!

Data releases in July told a story of a stronger-than-expected economy. The doom-and-gloom scenario of an all-but-inevitable recession seemed to be replaced by something that looked like optimism around the prospect of a soft landing. Will the Fed actually be able to pull off avoiding a recession?

August is National "Make a Will" Month! This is a great annual reminder to review your will or create a will if you don’t have one already. Read more about the benefits of having a will and how to create one.

With a bit of time to prepare, you can enter the second half of the year feeling financially confident and on track to meet your goals.

The Fed finally hit "pause" on interest rate increases in June after fifteen months and ten consecutive rate hikes. There are some signs that the rate increases already enacted are beginning to have an impact, however, wage growth remains strong. What does that mean for the timing of potential rate decreases?

You don't have to be an etiquette expert to successfully navigate your travels. Follow these 6 simple scenarios for proper tipping the next time you jet off.

When done with the right intentions and adequate research ahead of time, embarking on a voluntourism experience can be mutually beneficial for both the traveler and communities in need.

Since becoming a federal holiday, Juneteenth appears set to become an even bigger American institution. Discover how this American Jubilee began.

This blog will celebrate American Housing Month, give an outline of the holiday's history, and talk about how important home ownership has been in our country’s history.

With the debt ceiling debate behind us, attention has now returned to the Fed. The Fed is trying diligently to tamp down economic growth to control inflation, but recent progress has slowed, and changes are incremental. What does that mean for the future path of rate hikes?

While protection is never a bad thing, you want to make sure the value of the coverage outweighs the added cost.