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 […]
Year-End Tax Planning Tips for Individuals
As the holidays approach, it’s time to consider tax planning moves that will help lower this year’s tax bill, as well as set you up for tax savings in future […]
New Tax Law Improves QCD Benefits
Seniors who must take withdrawals from their IRAs may be able to benefit from a special tax provision for qualified charitable distributions (QCDs). Briefly stated, this provision allows people in […]
A Closer Look at Durable Power of Attorney
As the COVID-19 pandemic taught many Americans, serious illness may strike at any time and any age. Of course, in ordinary times, older Americans are at risk of becoming physically […]
Estate Management Checklist
Effective Estate Planning requires attention to a number of important details. The following checklist will get you started developing an estate management plan. Consult with your professional adviser after reviewing […]
When Should You Take Social Security Benefits?
If you’re nearing retirement, you’ve likely paid into the Social Security system your entire career. It’s only fitting that you finally cash in on the Social Security benefits that are […]
