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Wealth and family can be a tricky mix. Affluence can help families achieve great things and realize their shared vision, of course. But it also can create resentments and rifts that could potentially damage a family’s financial position and cause estrangement among family members. What’s more, as wealthy families grow and expand over time, one…

According to the Social Security Administration, at least half of the elderly population in the United States relies on social security as their primary source of income. In other words, more than 50% of retired people in the country either did not take advantage of a retirement plan or did not have access to one,…

According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, 6 in 10 workers in the United States feel stressed when having to prepare for retirement. And while 7 in 10 report that they are prepared for life after their career ends, only approximately 1 in 4 feels very confident about their readiness. If you are currently employed…

We find that people who have reached the highest levels of success and built truly significant wealth tend to share a number of key traits that are responsible for their amazing results. One of the most important traits: a strong sense of purpose that drives what they do to become highly successful. In this month’s…

Many people have seen change throughout their companies, but perhaps none like this. AT&T has announced a change in the retirement benefit plans of its employees. Listen to some of our Wealth Managers answer some of the top questions people might be asking. At Merit, we try to provide the most current content for you…

As a widow, there was always something about Valentine’s Day that made me feel unloved.  Of course, this is the complete opposite feeling that this holiday is meant to evoke, but this day can be exceptionally painful for the many women who are experiencing widowhood.  Fortunately, I have found over the years that I began…

Hail Mary passes succeed just enough to hold football fans’ intrigue but fail so frequently that coaches have only one reason to use them. The reason? There is NO other option. As the college football season began, BYU managed to win its first two games on Hail Mary passes. Discounting the likelihood of Divine intervention,…

When you think of brands, you probably envision the logos or slogans of household-name companies. But did you know that your family can have its own unique brand—and that your brand could help strengthen your relationships, improve your communities, and even potentially increase your wealth? In this month’s blog, The Many Benefits of Building a…

Listen to one of our Wealth Managers, Marcus Anderson, discuss the passing of the 2nd COVID-19 relief bill. He will explain some of the key highlights you can expect when receiving this stimulus check; including, direct payments, unemployment benefits and important need-to-knows. At Merit, our goal is to provide you with the most current and…