Retirement is a period of life during which one enjoys the fruits of one's years of labor. It's an opportunity to enjoy a permanent vacation, soaking in the sun, and relishing summer days at leisure. The key to retiring like being on a constant vacation lies in meticulous and strategic planning. Here's how to do it.
Read moreFiling your taxes can be simple when you're prepared and understand recent changes in tax laws to determine which tax credits and deductions you're eligible to take.
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The sequence of returns impacts investors when they are either adding to or withdrawing money from their investments, which can create risk depending on the sequence and the market conditions at the time.
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Establishing financial wellness is a personal, ever-changing state of being that enables one to exercise choice while feeling in control of finances.
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Who among us wants to pay the IRS more taxes than we have to? While few may raise their hands, Americans regularly overpay because they fail to take tax deductions for which they are eligible. Let’s take a quick look at the five most overlooked opportunities
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You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?
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Inheriting wealth can be a burden and a blessing. Even if you have an inclination that a family member may remember you in their last will and testament, there are many facets to the process of inheritance that you may not have considered.
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Will you pay higher taxes in retirement? It’s possible. But that will largely depend on how you generate income. Will it be from working? Will it be from retirement plans?
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2021 is a great time to focus on your retirement savings! Thanks to the power of compound interest, the more you save this upcoming year, the better off you will be later.
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If you are not contributing to your health savings account (HSA), you miss out on a great way to save for health care expenses now and during retirement . HSAs allow you to save money tax-free through payroll deduction.
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If you're self-employed or own a small business, you've probably considered establishing a retirement plan.
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As 2020 comes to an end, more and more Americans are contemplating their decision to retire. Others are tapping their retirement savings, while some save more due to the economic fallout and impacts of COVID-19.
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End Of Year $ Moves It’s that time of year again; close to the end! As we enter the last quarter of the year, remember these money moves that you still have time to make: Add to Your 401K.
Read moreThe CARES Act (The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) became law on March 27 th , 2020, and contains significant legislation for Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) for those over age 70 ½ who have already started RMD.
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Effective January 1, 2020, the SECURE Act, a progressive change to retirement savings plans, is now law. The last legislation to retirement savings happened when Congress allowed for automatic enrollment of employees and the addition of Target Date funds to re
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Review your saving and spending habits and assess what you can do to save more this year. Definition of Savvy: having or showing perception, comprehension, or shrewdness especially in practical matters.
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If you have multiple or only a few retirement ‘nest eggs,’ now is an excellent time for us to discuss how taxes will impact you this year or in the future.
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In November 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the cost of living adjustments for 2020 for most retirement savings plans. However, IRA contribution limits will stay the same.
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Here we are, already to the end of 2019! The end of a year and the start of a new one is when most people decide to clean up and implement changes in some areas of their lives.
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What is underway as one of the most significant changes to retirement savings plans in years, the SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019) was passed in May 2019 by the U.S. House of Representatives.
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