Applying for Social Security benefits? Things to consider
There is no one size fits all answer as everyone’s situation is unique.
Thoughts on the Market
Some negative news about home sales and consumer confidence created fresh concerns about the state of the economy.
Retirement Options for Self-Employed Business Owners
Self-employed business owners have several retirement options when planning for their financial future. These options allow them to save for retirement and potentially enjoy tax advantages.
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Some employers offer incentive stock options (ISOs), restricted stock units (RSUs), performance shares, or employee stock purchase plans (ESPP).
Tapping a Roth IRA Early
You can access your CONTRIBUTIONS whenever you want – penalty & tax free
What You Need To Know About Delaware Statutory Trusts
DSTs or Delaware Statutory Trusts are continuing to be a viable option for many real estate owners that are entering retirement looking to relieve themselves of landlord duty and are tired of dealing with tenants, toilets and trash! Here’s a 60-sec version on how DSTs work.
529 Rollovers
529 accounts are getting a lot more powerful with the recent SECURE Act 2.0 legislation that went into effect on January 1st.
The 5 “Hidden” Tax Opportunities To Take Advantage of NOW
There is potentially an extremely limited opportunity to leverage current laws. The 2021 tax year may be the last chance to take advantage of these rules.
How the Internet Gamed Wall Street’s Short Sellers
You may have heard the news about stocks for certain companies suddenly ballooning, quickly going from lunch money prices to several hundred dollars a share. In one case, the shares rose over 1700% since December 2020.
Does Main Street Need a Wall Street Strategy?
As Wall Street pushes higher, a pandemic-weary Main Street is relearning how to manage cash flow with the hope of keeping its retirement dreams alive.
Coronavirus Vaccines and the Economy
As the United States sees a rise in cases of COVID-19 across the nation, news of two promising vaccines out of hundreds being tested has offered a ray of hope for a fatigued world.
2021 Limits for IRAs, 401(k)s and More
On October 26, the Treasury Department released the 2021 adjusted figures for retirement account savings. Although these adjustments won’t bring any major changes, there are some minor elements to note.
Election 2020: A Dose of Patience
45% of consumers with $100,000 or more investable assets expect to make changes to their portfolio due to the 2020 presidential election.
Election 2020: Be Confident. Be Bold. Be Patient
More than 90% of investors say they plan to change their portfolio in the 12 months following the election.
Ouch! September’s Market Correction Hurt
Investors learned that the Fed plans to keep short-term interest rates low for an extended period of time.
Election 2020: Preparing for Any Outcome
As the U.S. presidential election draws near, expect to see more and more headlines that propose, “What will happen next if this person is elected?” or, “What policy changes to prepare for in the next four years?”
2020 RMD Income Tax Relief is possible
Are you one of the many retirement account holders who took a mandatory distribution this year?
How Much Money Will You Need for Retirement?
$1.9 million is the number, according to a nationwide survey of 1,000 employed 401(k) participants by a well-known financial services company.
An Unprecedented Rush to Cash
The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported on May 29th that the personal savings rate hit a historic 33% in April.
What If You missed the Five Best Days?
Hindsight is 20/20. It’s only human to imagine what it might have been like to turn left instead of right on some fateful day.
