Financial Planning
Important Considerations Regarding Taxes & Gifting
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has introduced substantial changes that savvy clients need to consider for gifting and charitable giving, particularly as we [...]
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2025 Social Security COLA May Be Lowest Since 2021
The latest Consumer Price Index data reveals a slight dip in the projected Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, from 2.63% to 2.57%, as [...]
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Market Update June 2024: Sold Down the River
If you were tuned into the financial talking heads at the very beginning of the year (Market Update: Year Ahead 2024), the big focus was on estimating how many [...]
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401(k) & IRA Alert: Max contributions rise in 2024
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced significant increases to the contribution limits for 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) in [...]
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SECURE Act Update: Big Changes to Naming a Trust as Beneficiary of Your IRA
Leaving IRA assets to a trust, rather than to individual beneficiaries, can be a strategic move for those looking to exert more control over the distribution of [...]
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529 College Savings Plans: Better Than Ever in 2024
As college costs continue to rise, it’s more important than ever to have a solid plan in place to finance your child’s education. Fortunately, 529 [...]
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RMD Relief for Beneficiary IRA Account Holders
The recent changes in the rules governing inherited retirement accounts have given heirs a significant advantage – more time to keep their money and plan [...]
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Remote Workers Beware: Double Income Taxation Looms
Remote workers may face the unexpected burden of double income taxation based on their work location. This issue arises when employees work remotely from a state [...]
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The Politics of Housing: The Polarization of Renting Versus Owning
The debate between renting and owning a home has long been a contentious issue in the realm of housing politics. The divide between those who advocate for renting [...]
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Generational Financial Finding: Young Investors Tend to Ditch Parents’ Advisors
The financial landscape is evolving, and so are the goals and preferences of young investors. According to a recent report by Cerulli Associates, it is evident [...]
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