Elder Scams: Don’t Take the Bait

Today, virtually everyone is vulnerable to fraud schemes, from teenagers searching social media to middle-aged people making online purchases and senior citizens caught up in Ponzi schemes. But financial exploitation […]
Have You Considered a Backdoor Roth IRA Conversion?

Traditional IRAs are a well-known, tax-deferred retirement saving vehicle. But they come with a major downside: You’re taxed on withdrawals. Roth IRAs eliminate this downside. You can take federal-income-tax-free qualified […]
WEBINAR: 2024 Year-End Planning & Tax Update

Click below to watch our 2024 Year-End Planning & Tax Update led by Douglas W. McCabe, CPA, Esq., Emilee N. Snader, CPA, and Gigi G. LeKites, CFP®, CRPC®. This one […]
Just Married? Financial Chores to Complete when You Tie the Knot

Wedding season may peak in late summer and early fall, according to wedding website TheKnot.com, but new marriages take place all year round. Whether you’re planning a wedding celebration now […]
8 Steps Toward Enhanced Financial Security

During uncertain times, you may be concerned about the effects world events will have on your financial affairs. Of course, there are no absolute guarantees of protection, but shoring up […]
Roth 401(k) Plans Have New Appeal for Employers

The traditional 401(k) plan is the most popular qualified retirement plan in the United States. As of March 31, 2024, Americans held $7.8 trillion dollars in 401(k) plans (out of […]
Smart Tax Planning Pays Off

If you’re financially successful or expect to become so, taxes are or will become one of your biggest expenses — and most people want to minimize their tax obligations. Roughly […]
Is Your Estate Plan Bulletproof? Techniques to Help Avoid Fighting Later

An inherent problem with wills and other estate planning documents such as trusts is that, when the time comes to put them into action, you won’t be around to explain […]
IRS Issues New Final Regs on RMDs

The IRS has just released final regulations on required minimum distributions (RMDs) from qualified plans and traditional IRAs. The much-anticipated final regs provide guidance on tax law changes made by […]
Legitimate Ways to Avoid a 10% Penalty Tax on Early IRA Withdrawals

In a pinch, you may need to take some money out of your traditional IRA (or IRAs) before you reach age 59½. The IRS refers to these distributions as “early […]