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December 12, 2018

Think Advisor - How Advisors on Each Coast Help Clients Navigate New Tax Code

“There’s no question,” he says from his office in a state nearly as notorious for taxes as Fishman’s native California. Karn regularly consults with clients’ accountants when providing year-end planning services. “Depending on a client’s circumstances there remain ways in which one may lessen their tax burden but it’s a new ballgame as far as explaining the landscape plus outlining and implementing new strategies,” – Robert A. Karn, JD, LLM, Certified Financial Planner ®

October 11, 2018

CBNC - Mortgage rates just hit 5 percent: What does that mean for homebuyers and owners?

"We’re already seeing people deciding against buying a second or vacation home, and at the same time, people who want to sell their home in these states are finding it increasingly difficult," – Robert A. Karn, JD, LLM, Certified Financial Planner ®

July 24, 2018

U.S. News - Investors Weigh Dividends or Growth

"There are many examples where dividend payers have been outpaced by growth stocks," Karn says. "Although a 4 to 5 percent yield beats most bonds, and there is the potential for share-price appreciation, there are also many blue-chip companies with effectively stagnant growth." – Robert A. Karn, JD, LLM, Certified Financial Planner ®

February 26, 2018

CBNC - Here's how to properly handle that sudden cash windfall

"We can lend rationality and some non-confidential background about the parents," Karn said. "In fact, I often tell heirs: 'Live your lives – don't plan on an inheritance.'" – Robert A. Karn, JD, LLM, Certified Financial Planner ®

February 12, 2018

HartfordBusiness.com - Tax reform could have ‘chilling effect’ on charitable donations

"Well-to-do people make nice charitable contributions," said Karn. "If they lose their deductions it has to have a chilling effect." – Robert A. Karn, JD, LLM, Certified Financial Planner ®

February 12, 2018

HartfordBusiness.Com - Federal tax overhaul creates uncertainty, hope for business owners

"I think [the SALT provision] is going to accelerate folks who can afford it, leaving the state for six months and a day," – Robert A. Karn, JD, LLM, Certified Financial Planner ®

April 6, 2017

Consumer Reports - Solving Family Money Fights

“Having a pro involved takes the pressure off of you,” says Robert Karn, a wealth manager based in Farmington, Conn. “Let him be the bad guy.” – Robert A. Karn, JD, LLM, Certified Financial Planner ®

December 22, 2016

Barron's - How to Redeploy College Savings in 529 Plans

“You have the ability to transfer money to other family members without tax penalties or added costs,” – Robert A. Karn, JD, LLM, Certified Financial Planner ®

December 4, 2016

Investment News - RIAs have been slow to prepare for the DOL fiduciary rule

“We are working as hard as we can toward implementation,” he said. “We are assuming the rule will go into effect. If it changes, we'll be ready to make the change, but I can't assume that.” – Robert A. Karn, JD, LLM, Certified Financial Planner ®

September 29, 2016

Bloomberg Businessweek - How to Retire at 40

“If you retire at 40 with a couple million dollars, you’re going to worry—about financial emergencies, taxes, inflation, market crashes, and the chance you’ll live a lot longer than you’d planned for,” – Robert A. Karn, JD, LLM, Certified Financial Planner ®

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