On today's episode, Matt walks through a scenario many investors encounter after periods of strong growth: owing capital gains taxes. If you have investments in a non-retirement account where your growth is subject to capital gains tax, you likely have some gains from the last few years of market growth. While no tax is due until you realize those gains, there is also the possibility that your portfolio is no longer in the desired ratio of stocks to bonds. How can you rebalance your portfolio without incurring a hefty tax bill? Matt covers some of the considerations to determine the right strategy for you.

On today's episode of Great Points, Matt addresses a common question: does it make sense to help an adult child to purchase a home? With Real Estate prices significantly outpacing inflation over the past few decades, gifting may be one pathway to help your child afford a home. However, it's worth asking whether you can reasonably afford to help and--maybe more importantly--if you should. Matt walks through some of the considerations to make the right choice for you.

On today's episode of Great Points, Matt talks with Linda Savarese of North Share Care Management. As a certified LifeCare Management professional, Linda specializes in helping elderly and cognitively disabled people navigate their lives. They discuss some of the signs that your loved one might be struggling to care for themselves and what to do when you start to see those signs. If your loved one is showing signs of cognitive decline, getting the right help can help them to maintain their independence. Schedule a free consultation with Linda via https://nscm.co/ or at linda@nscm.co. Or search for a care professional near you via the Aging Life Care Association at https://www.aginglifecare.org/.