Financial planning for college expenses should be started as soon as possible. Also, you need to understand the effect of student aid and family contributions, explore college savings plans, and discover how to increase your child's chances of receiving merit-based scholarships.
The IRS's latest notice suspends RMDs for some inherited IRAs in 2024, offering beneficiaries a financial breather. Find out if you qualify for this waiver and how it affects your tax obligations.
Unsure whether to set up voluntary withholding for your social security payments? Read more to see how voluntary withholding can help spread your tax liability over the year and make budgeting simpler.
Downsizing in retirement isn't just about reducing living expenses—it can also be a strategic move toward financial security. Understand how your home's appreciation impacts your taxes and discover strategies to reduce your tax burden.
Conduct a financial reset using the SMART framework to prepare financially for the future. Learn about strategies for debt repayment, evaluating your emergency fund, and early tax planning.
A mistake while filling out beneficiary forms can cause the form to be deemed invalid or may cause account holdings to be dispersed in a way not intended by the account holder and beneficiary forms on accounts such as IRAs supersede your last will and testament.
As your child begins to earn money from a job, it’s a great time to teach them about saving for the future. While a savings account is a great start, an even better opportunity is to open an IRA. With an IRA, your child can invest their hard-earned funds and
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It is recommended that you review your estate plan at year’s end. The end of the year is a logical time to note important life events that have taken place over the past 12 months or may affect your plan.
Many people assume that a 529 plan is the ideal college savings tool, but other vehicles can help parents save for college expenses, too. Take the Roth IRA, for example.
As we all progress in life stages, the time will come for many to turn our eyes toward greener pastures. Recently, we had the good fortune to advise a long time client (20+ years), who was the founder of a multi-owner dental group, on the planning and execution of the
Taxes on the transfer of wealth upon death can be substantial. The tax burden, which is typically based on the value of the estate assets on the date of death, can be additionally painful if the value of the transferred assets declines in value after the date of death.
A law was recently passed that adds tax breaks and makes changes to employer-provided retirement plans. If your small business has a current plan for employees or if you’re thinking about adding one, you should familiarize yourself with the new rules.
Avoid unintended consequences by making sure that the beneficiary designations listed on your retirement plan(s), annuities, and IRAs are up to date. Did you know that the named beneficiary takes priority over the beneficiaries named in your Will?
Your 401(k) is extremely important to your future and you need to be proactive to ensure that your 401(k) is well managed. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a list of 10 indicators that your retirement plan may be poorly managed.
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