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NCM360: Document Functionality Added for Clients
Clients now have the ability to upload documents to the NCM360 client information system.
Celebrating Black Philanthropy
In honor of Black Philanthropy Month, we want to celebrate and support the impactful efforts of Black philanthropists and Black-led nonprofit organizations in our region.
Comparing U.S. Federal Spending with Revenue
In 2021, the U.S. government spent $6.8 trillion on various expenditures and government-aided programs. Where was this money spent, and how much was covered by taxpayers’ dollars?
Gen Z and the Future of Retirement
Gen Z is coming of age and entering the workforce. New Capital's NextGen program is designed to work with your younger generations. Let us know if we can helpfully engage with your family's Gen Z members.
3 Reasons for the Fertilizer and Food Shortage
Bad weather, the war in Ukraine, and a shortage of fertilizer have led to fears of a global food crisis. Here are 3 graphs to help understand the problem.
Inflation Reduction Act: What You Should Know
The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law on August 16, 2022, includes health-care and energy-related provisions, a new corporate alternative minimum tax, and an excise tax on certain corporate stock buybacks. Additional funding is also provided to the IRS.
The New Era of Energy
Energy is the pulse of modern daily life, and how it is produced and used is changing rapidly.
Ingenuity and the Investor
Investors are often tempted to focus their attention on firms that appear poised to benefit from innovation. But it’s difficult to predict which ideas will prove successful, and even if we could, it’s unclear which firms will benefit and to what extent.
Legislative Impacts on Roth IRA Conversions
Roth conversions have been a hot topic lately. Are they a tool for retirement income planning, or a tax revenue tool for Congress? As it turns out, they’re both.
What’s the Difference Between a Living Will and a DNR?
A Living Will and a Do Not Resuscitate Order, known as a DNR, are very different documents, however, many people confuse the two. They both address end of life issues but are used in different settings.
The Difference Between a Forecast, a Wish, and a Worry
When it comes to investing, it’s crucial to remember the difference between news and opinion, and how they are sometimes used to forecast the future.
3 Tips to Help You Cut Medicare Rx Costs
New Capital has partnered with Medicare BackOffice to help clients navigate Medicare. Here they share 3 Tips to Help You Cut Rx Costs.
Is the U.S. Economy in a Recession?
The current situation is unusual, and there is little consensus among economists as to whether a recession has begun or may be coming soon.
Guardianship Alternatives
Guardianship often is necessary when an elderly individual loses legal capacity due to dementia, Alzheimer’s or other conditions leading to cognitive decline. In that case a guardian would need to be appointed to manage their assets.
The $100 Trillion Global Economy in One Chart
Despite conflict and looming stagflation, the global economy will hit an impressive new milestone, reaching $104 trillion, according tot he latest IMF projections for end of year.
7 Charitable Tax Deduction Questions Answered
A basic guide to the potential tax implications (and advantages) of donating to charity.
Making Cash Flows Count
This article discusses the systematic and important ways in which Dimensional Fund Advisors manages cash flows in and out of mutual funds held by New Capital’s clients.
33 Problems With Media
Despite the benefits we receive when information flows freely, there are a number of broken systems and negative externalities. Acknowledging these shortcomings is the first step to solving them.
4 Reasons to Embrace Global Investing
Recent extreme market volatility can afford you the chance to redeploy your capital in order to help achieve your long-term financial goals. Here are four reasons to embrace global investing.