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Planning your estate is complicated—both technically and emotionally. This is something that you only do once. How do you make sure you get it right? To start, get educated. Learn time-tested strategies for preserving assets, reducing estate taxes, and giving money in the best way to beneficiaries. Recently, a client asked if we could recommend some books on estate planning. We didn’t know any off the top of our heads, so Jonathan did some online sleuthing, and he found “Beyond…

For the last 15 years since the Financial Crisis in 2008 interest rates as set by the Federal Reserve Board (Fed) have been at or near 0%. Home buyers got used to mortgage rates under 3% much of the time. Savers also, grudgingly, put up with paltry rates on their money market accounts, bond funds, and certificates of deposit. Now that the Fed has increased their interest rate from 0% to over 5% to combat inflation, rates have risen in…

The death of a loved one is emotional, stressful, and can put such a huge strain on those left behind. Why not be prepared for the inevitable? “I’m dead, Now What?” is an excellent workbook to help you prepare your loved ones for your passing. This book walks you through gathering all the information your loved ones will need to take care of your belongings, financial or business affairs, and your wishes. Instead of leaving them panicking or arguing over…

JourneyTree believes that to be part of your community, you must support your community. That’s why, over the last several decades, we have been a proud supporter and sponsor of many local organizations: Friends of Trees For the last several years, JourneyTree has been a sponsor and participant in planting trees around Eugene. Since 1989, Friends of Trees has planted over 946,000 trees and shrubs throughout the Pacific Northwest. They do more than plant trees, however, they also have a…