Among the more surprising findings of Boston Private’s recent Why of Wealth Report: Even those who appear to “have it all” in terms of financial and business success, still regret not having more family time. In fact, almost half of the people surveyed (47%) cited spending more time with family as the number one thing they would have done differently had they not devoted so much time to accumulating wealth.

Now that Congress has passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, what’s next on the legislative agenda? Washington policy expert Doug Fisher weighs in on what we can expect depending on the results of upcoming mid-term elections.

While most professional athletes are hopeless about money matters, we can learn important lessons from their mistakes. Here are four that Chris Dudley gleaned from athletes who beat the odds.

When you need cash, what’s the best course of action? If you’re tempted to reach for a credit card to get the cash you need, you may want to reconsider. There may be better ways to meet your personal liquidity needs.

On December 19, 2017, the House and Senate approved final passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1). The law provides $5.5 trillion in tax cuts with $4 trillion in offsetting tax increases. This leaves a net $1.5 trillion of unfunded tax cuts.

We're in the final stage of tax reform following the Senate's passage of its bill. Washington policy expert Doug Fisher explains the complicated and most critical next step in the process to final passage of tax reform. As the House and Senate bills shape up, Doug offers an important planning consideration related to your business.

Charlie Nilsen, national director of residential lending at Boston Private Bank provides commentary on the impact of impending tax legislation on the mortgage market.

With the Equifax breach still making headlines, it can feel like no personal or financial information is completely safe and secure. If big corporations can get hacked, is there any hope for the rest of us in our private lives?

Whether you’re buying a place where your family can gather today or a home where you can retire later — or combining both in one purchase — how do you choose a seasonal home that best meets your current and future needs? Find out what Boston Private experts say about the emotional, financial, tax, and estate planning aspects to consider.

Tax reform is front and center in Washington. Tax writers are expected to release details of corporate and individual tax plans in a few weeks and start House and Senate debate.