Easy on the Eyes: The Trend Toward Using Visuals for Wealth Management
There is no question that our society is becoming increasingly visual. When we click on a link to a story, we are just as likely to find a video as a written article, and emojis have become an efficient and surprisingly acceptable replacement for words, even in some business circles. The rise of Instagram indicates a preference to look at a pic and a short caption rather than a lengthy post. In our busy world, where we spend so much time staring at screens, visuals alleviate some of the mental fatigue and provide a quick way to download information. The use of visuals has also become the latest trend in estate planning. According to a recent New York Times article, financial planners are now using diagrams and flowcharts to create a detailed picture of one’s assets, and their…