Finance + Legal Services

Why & How to Use a Roth IRA

With larger traditional IRA account balances and changing tax laws, Roth IRA conversions have emerged as a compelling strategy in retirement planning, offering a range of benefits and opportunities. Converting your tax-deferred retirement plans to a Roth IRA can be a strategic move, particularly for individuals seeking tax diversification, potential long-term growth, and flexibility in retirement income.  Let’s take a look at why this option may merit serious...

Finance + Legal Services

Tax Law Changes that

It’s that time of year again! W-2s, 1099s, and mortgage statements have begun to hit your mailbox: a daily reminder that it is, once again, Tax Season. Overall, it was a relatively quiet year on the tax front, with one big (beautiful) exception: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which passed in July, brought significant tax changes and made permanent some of the changes from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). So where will most Americans see changes on...

Home + Design

Where Form Meets Feeling

Luxury design embraces comfort, color, and craftsmanship for homes that feel as good as they look Article by Sienna Sinclair | Photography by Courtesy of Mercato Interiors What’s new in luxury design? It’s one of the most frequent questions the team at Mercato Interiors ( mercatointeriors.com ) hears, and one they love answering. Inside their sprawling 50,000-square-foot showroom in Las Vegas, locally owned by Liz and Robert Werner, design is always evolving, but this year, it’s more human...

Home + Design

Homeownership's Hidden Rewards

Emotional perks that anchor valley families beyond bricks and mortar Article by Alexander Fraser Owning a home transcends financial equity, it's a cornerstone of emotional well-being, with studies showing homeowners 21% happier than renters due to stability, pride, and control. As a National Association of Realtors survey reveals, 76% of homeowners feel emotionally secure, a balm against life's upheavals, from job shifts at nearby tech hubs to economic wobbles. In Las Vegas suburbs like...

Home + Design

Design Your Forever Home

Dee Gaddy crafts timeless spaces that flow with your life Article by Sienna Sinclair | Photography by Tom Morgan Every home tells a story, but does yours reflect you ? In this home-themed issue, we explore how Design Republic LLC ( designrepubliclv.com ), a Las Vegas-based full-service interior design haus, transforms bare sites into intuitive sanctuaries. Founder and Principal Designer Dierdre Gaddy—Dee to those who know her work—shares her process for ground-up custom homes, emphasizing...

Home + Design

Making Memories at Home

Where life actually happens daily Article and Photography by Camilla Soléa Rae For a long time, I thought memories only happened "out there;” on big trips, at weddings, or during those life events we spend months planning. We’re taught to focus on the highlight reel. But looking back at different seasons of my life, I’ve realized that most of the moments that actually shaped me most happened right at home. It wasn't anything fancy. It was just real life. Home is the place we show up most...

Home + Design

Framing the Perfect Light

How custom shutters transform the beauty, comfort, and efficiency of everyday living, one room and one ray of sunshine at a time Article by Vivian Greggory | Photography by Sunburst Shutters There’s a certain magic to the way sunlight pours into a room, from the golden-hour glow across a breakfast nook to the soft afternoon wash that settles over the living room. But managing that light so it flatters both your space and your lifestyle? That’s where design meets function, and where custom...

Life + Culture

Canyon Care

How Friends of Red Rock Canyon is fostering proper stewardship of our favorite outdoor home Article by Michelle St. Angelo | Photography by Thomas Knapp & TJ Lopez When Friends of Red Rock Canyon’s Executive Director was shopping for a home with her family in Las Vegas, a city she never anticipated moving to, Christina Bishop was strongly drawn towards one area in particular. “I kept saying to [the realtor], let’s look over there,” she recalls fondly. “There” turned out to be Red Rock Canyon...

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What Does an Executor of

Planning for the future isn’t just about creating a will or setting up a trust (though that’s a good start). It can also be about helping to ensure a trusted individual carries out your wishes once you’re gone. This person, known as the executor of the estate, plays a critical role in managing the settlement process.From locating assets to distributing property to beneficiaries, the executor of your estate can make the process much more manageable for those left behind. We believe understanding...

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The Basics of Required Minimum Distributions

Many retirement accounts—including 401(k)s and IRAs—give individuals the ability to save for retirement in a potentially tax-advantaged manner. Contributions are often tax-deductible, and gains are tax-deferred. This means your retirement funds can grow without being taxed until you start withdrawing funds, likely into your 60s or later. The government, however, will eventually come...