The Widow's Penalty: Why Tax Planning Matters
As if adjusting to the loss of your spouse isn’t difficult enough, the surviving widow or widower is often left facing an unexpected financial burden. Due to various tax laws, the surviving spouse usually experiences not only a reduction in income, but oftentimes both higher taxes and higher Medicare costs.
Planning for Retirement: Why Many Are Choosing Not to Downsize
For generations, many Americans have considered downsizing as part of their retirement planning goals. By moving to a smaller home, they could leverage the equity in their existing homes to ensure a comfortable retirement. Yet, as retirement age nears, the decision to downsize isn't as straightforward as it might seem. Many are now choosing to stay put. Here's why:
Optimized Benefits of Grandparents Funding a 529 Plan for Their Grandchildren: Smart Tax Planning for the Future
When it comes to securing a bright future for our children, grandparents can play a significant role. One powerful way they can contribute is by funding a 529 plan, an educational savings account with numerous benefits. In this blog post, we will delve into the advantages of grandparents funding a 529 plan for their grandchildren. We will also explore what happens to excess funds within the plan and the potential opportunities with new rule changes taking into effect in January 2024.
Understanding SECURE Act 2.0 for Tax and Retirement Planning
The SECURE Act 2.0, a recent legislative update, ushers in substantial alterations to the landscape of retirement planning. This new law is aimed at bolstering retirement security for Americans and addressing the challenges inherent in the current retirement system. In this article, we'll delve into the key changes brought about by the SECURE Act 2.0 and their potential impact on retirement planning and tax planning strategies.
The 2023 Investment Outlook and Investment Planning
Happy New Year! As we embark on our journey into 2023, we would like to share a comprehensive investment outlook that revolves around effective investment planning. The year 2023 brings with it a changing economic landscape, where legislative changes and global events influence the current market conditions.
Tax Planning for a Smart Retirement - The Top 5 Accounts
In the world of retirement planning, it's not just about saving for your golden years; it's about saving intelligently. The key to ensuring a tax-efficient retirement lies in understanding the various types of accounts at your disposal.
Student Loan Forgiveness: A Tax Planning Perspective
Education is a powerful tool, enhancing your quality of life and unlocking countless opportunities, from valuable social connections to better career prospects with higher salaries. You've dedicated years to your education, driven by the belief that it's a path to success.
The Inflation Reduction Proposal: Can Congress Reduce Inflation?
If you're anything like me, you've been staying indoors as much as possible this summer to avoid the record-breaking heat wave. Unfortunately, if this applies to you, it also means you may be unable to avoid a news channel or two. Likely, you may have heard about the latest game of political football being played: the new Inflation Reduction Act that Congress is trying to pass to address the current financial situation.
Your Kids are Grown – Here are 5 Ways You can Help Them - Preserve and Grow Their Wealth!
Your children are grown, they have a stable source of income, and are navigating through life milestones. It might be time for you to check-in and help set them up for success.
2021 and Beyond: Key Tax Impacts from the Biden Administration to Consider
It’s a new year with a new administration and President Joe Biden has proposed many changes that could impact your taxes. We have pulled a few of the key features from Biden’s proposals that we feel are important for you to review and think about how these proposed changes might affect your financial strategy.
Tax Planning for People with Concentrated Positions
In this post, we’ll explain more about what a concentrated position is, the impact it can have on your finances, and the best ways to manage your taxes when you’re trying to reduce your position.