Many people have heard of trusts. But not that many people actually know what trusts are and what benefits they can provide. Let’s try to change that. What is a trust? In simple terms, a trust is a way to transfer your money, real estate, and other assets to one or more other...

Recently, I introduced you to some strategies for protecting your assets from lawsuits and creditors (equity stripping, irrevocable trusts, and sale-and-leaseback agreements). Today we will discuss another approach people often think will protect their assets—land trusts. Let’s...

Three Grace Christian Academy students won big cash prizes at this year’s Bridge Capital LLC art contest. Two GCA students won in the ages 11-and-under category. First place went to 5th grader Alyssa Kim, who won $750, while 4th grader Alvin Han won second place and a $500 cash...

You’ve worked your entire life to buy a home, fund your retirement account, and put cash in the bank. But what happens if you cause an accident that seriously hurts someone? What if you guaranteed a loan for a child’s business that ultimately failed? These, and other, scenarios...