January is Financial Wellness Month. Consider some of these tips in our latest article to improve your financial wellness. What is financial wellness? Financial wellness is a state of being in which you can meet current and future...
A living trust may be a powerful tool in your estate planning toolbox. Learn more about what living trusts are and if they make sense for you. A living trust is a popular consideration in many estate strategy conversations, but its appropriateness will depend upon...
Did you know you may be able to take your 401(k), 403(b), or 457 plan and roll it into another type of retirement account while you are still working? Let’s look at how these rollovers can happen and the pros and cons of making them.
Preparing for retirement just got a little more financial wiggle room. The Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.) announced new contribution limits for 2022. Take a look at the new limits to see if these increases apply to your retirement strategy.
Right now, Congress is considering a number of tax law changes, including an adjustment to current estate tax law to help pay for the Build Back Better Plan. This article examines current estate taxes and cautions against any sudden...
There are a lot of questions about President Biden’s Build Back Better plan and potential tax law changes, including an adjustment to capital gains taxes. Many ideas are being considered as legislators look for ways to...
Can you withdraw money from your 401(k) while you are still employed? Not everyone should; not everyone can. However, if you can, it may mean that you can effectively implement a part of your retirement income strategy before you retire. If your 401(k) permits it, you may have the opportunity to take an...
If a reduction in Social Security benefits has you worried, strategizing multiple sources of income and planning ahead is key. Here are 5 ways to help fill the gap...
Not all investment strategies are created equal, so it should come as no surprise that the financial industry is rife with differing opinions. However, research and science have shown that, over time, the Evidence-based (EB) approach is superior to both the typical passive and active approaches.
Is your financial quarterback as good as Tom Brady? And how can you tell? With so many professionals out there claiming to be financial advisors, how do you know if you’re working with one of the greats or someone just playing the part?
Smartphone usage increased dramatically during the pandemic as more people lost their jobs, were furloughed, or adhered to stay-at-home orders. On the one hand, this was to be expected as virtual communication became the only way sales professionals continued to conduct business outside...
Money doesn’t make decisions. People do. This is a refrain commonly heard in the financial community when referring to investor behavior. Whether it’s budgeting, saving, or overspending, emotions are significant drivers for our behavior. But, what most solo investors don’t generally understand is...