A special needs trust (SNT), sometimes referred to as a supplemental needs trust, is a trust that is established for the benefit of a physically or mentally disabled person, or a person who has other special needs, such as chronic illness, while still allowing such persons […]
Premium Assistance Under Medicaid & Children’s Health Insurance Program
You may have access to a premium assistance program that can help pay for coverage if you or your children are eligible for Medicaid or CHIP (or HIPP in MO & KS) and you’re eligible for health coverage from your employer. Learn More
Children’s Mercy Park Adds New Amenities to Promote Inclusivity
Sporting KC and The Victory Project have partnered with Variety KC to create a more inclusive experience at Children’s Mercy Park with new amenities to make soccer more accessible. Read More
U.S. Markets Signs of an improving labor market, strong corporate earnings, and more clarity from the Fed on its tapering plans propelled stocks to multiple record highs during August. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.22 percent while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 2.90 […]
U.S. Markets Stocks traded in a narrow range in May, with technology and other high-valuation companies under selling pressure. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.93 percent while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.55% percent. The Nasdaq Composite, home for many technology and high-growth […]
Trust administration is more difficult than many families presume. In an ideal world, managing a family trust would be simple. There would be no stress, no big learning curve, and no great time commitment involved. Unfortunately, the world is not ideal, and heirs who become trustees […]
Social Security Administration Announces 2021 COLA
What you should know about the most recent cost-of-living adjustment. On October 13, 2020, the Social Security Administration (SSA) officially announced that Social Security recipients will receive a 1.3 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2021. This adjustment will begin with benefits payable to more than 64 […]
U.S. Markets Improved economic conditions and broadened vaccine programs ignited a broad stock market rally, though rising treasury yields dragged on technology and high-growth stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led, picking up 6.62 percent. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 4.24 percent while the […]
U.S. Markets Stocks notched a solid gain in February thanks to growing optimism surrounding the economic recovery and decreasing number of COVID-19 infections. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led, picking up 3.17 percent. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 2.61 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite […]