Charitably Inclined? Pair a Donor-Advised Fund with Your Estate Plan
Your estate plan is the perfect place to make charitable gifts if you’re a charitably inclined individual. One vehicle to consider using is a donor-advised fund (DAF). What’s the main […]
WEBINAR – Financial Fitness 2025: Key Information and Strategies to Help You Navigate the Year Ahead
Finances play a significant role in our lives, affecting stress levels, relationships, and overall well-being. Now is the perfect time to look at various aspects of your life and develop […]
Tread Carefully with Early Retirement Plan Withdrawals
Tax-deferred retirement plans, such as traditional 401(k)s and IRAs, were designed to make building up a retirement nest egg easier. So they’re structured with both carrots (tax-deferred compounding in the […]
8-Step Year-End Checklist
HARVESTING LOSSES Even in the best of times, not every investment may perform as expected. Tax-loss harvesting refers to selling a security in a taxable brokerage account that is worth […]
Some Retirement Plan Benefits Will Increase for 2025
With the 2025 tax year almost here, there’s news from the IRS about retirement savings. According to a recent announcement from the tax agency (Notice 2024-80), there will be increases […]
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 […]
