Estate Tax Planning Tips for Married Couples
For married people with large estates, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brings welcome relief from federal estate and gift taxes, as well as the generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax. […]
Make a Plan to Safely Store Estate Planning Documents
It’s important to create an estate plan so your loved ones will know your wishes regarding your wealth and other issues. The first step is to work with your advisors […]
Are Your Social Security Benefits Taxable?
Many retirees have seen their Social Security benefits increase in 2023 due to a cost-of-living adjustment that was higher than in past years. Further increases are expected for 2024. While […]
Recession Fears and Realities
Last August, the highly respected Conference Board, which compiles the Leading Economic Index, believed the U.S. economy would not expand in the third quarter of 2022 and “could tip into […]
7 Steps to Get Your Affairs in Order
While many find it anxiety-provoking to think about, creating a legally binding plan to distribute your assets after your death ultimately provides you with peace of mind. You can rest […]
SEPs vs. SIMPLE IRAs: Smart Retirement Plan Options for the Newly Self-Employed
Are you new to self-employment? Working for yourself doesn’t mean you must forego tax-advantaged retirement savings. In addition to contributing to a traditional IRA, there are two basic retirement plan […]
Are You Missing the Roth IRA Boat?
Many self-employed individuals are eligible to make annual contributions to Roth IRAs, despite having healthy earnings from their businesses. But some haven’t yet taken advantage of this retirement saving strategy. […]
Plan for a Comfortable Retirement
We plan for retirement because we know that we may not want to work forever. An artificial retirement age set by our employer may limit our options. Health issues may […]
Tax Time—Tips to Cut Your Bill
The IRS announced that January 23 was the start of the 2023 tax season—or the date the IRS began accepting 2022 tax year returns. Most taxpayers have until Tuesday, April […]
What is FDIC and How Does It Work?
With all the turmoil in the banking industry today, it may be a good time to revisit what the FDIC is, how it works, and how you can make sure […]
