Tax Planning Tips for 2022
Last Minute Tax Planning Tips for 2022 It’s that time of year again! As we close out 2022, be sure to consider any final opportunities to help reduce your 2022 income tax liability. While every...
Why is an economic soft landing so difficult to achieve?
A soft landing is achieved when an economy moves from a growth period in a business cycle to that of slow growth, or no growth, while avoiding a recession. In the U.S., hard and soft landings...
If I inherited an IRA, do I have to cash out? What is the 10-year rule?
An individual retirement arrangement (IRA), or more commonly referred to as an “individual retirement account,” is a tax-deferred investment account that helps you save for retirement. Tax laws that...
What is probate and why is probate avoidance important?
On October 20th, we partnered with ThompsonMcMullan on a webinar to answer common probate avoidance planning questions. ThompsonMcMullan is a law firm with Estate Planning Attorneys located near our...
What are the annual contribution limits for 529 Plans and what is superfunding?
It’s no secret that the cost of education is on the rise. The key to preparing for this large but important expense, is to develop a savings strategy early on. As we discussed in a previous Q&A...
What are the benefits of individual bonds over bond mutual funds when investing in fixed income?
There are unique risks and benefits to investing in either individual bonds or in bond mutual funds. We have detailed a few of these risks and benefits below. Price Stability of Individual Bonds vs....
What financially-related steps do I need to take after my wedding?
Wedding season is approaching quickly. With the stress of planning a wedding, it is easy to overlook certain steps that affect your taxes and finances in general. We have compiled a list of steps to...
How can I help my children / grandchildren start investing?
As a parent or grandparent, you want to help guide your loved ones towards a path of success. Teaching them about compound interest and the importance of investing early in life will help guide them...
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