Financial Planning

3 Things to Do if the Stretch IRA Dies

The House of Representatives voted in favor of the Secure Act 417-3, and the bill is now on a fast track to vote in the Senate. The bill would do away with the tax-planning strategy for inherited IRA commonly referred to as the “stretch IRA.” “Stretching” an IRA allows beneficiaries to take required minimum distributions [...]

By |2019-07-05T16:57:20-04:00July 5th, 2019|Financial Planning, Tax Strategies|

Social Security’s Decreased Buying Power

Some are worried about the state of Social Security since the latest report found that starting next year, the program’s annual cost will exceed its income. Some speculate that since the program’s trust fund is expected to be depleted by 2034, cuts are inevitable. But, there should be a more immediate worry facing beneficiaries than [...]

By |2019-06-14T13:13:25-04:00June 14th, 2019|Financial Planning, Social Security|

How the Rules of Homeownership Have Changed

Are you thinking about downsizing in retirement? Maybe you plan to make your vacation home your primary residence once there’s no office to commute to everyday. Or, maybe you’re considering buying a property to rent out to generate income in retirement. Either way, if you’re thinking about buying a house you should probably take some [...]

By |2019-05-10T18:53:33-04:00May 10th, 2019|Financial Planning, Lifestyle, Retirement Planning|

Exploring Alternative Investments

We’re living – and retiring – in unique times, and some retirement strategies reflect this. Many of those nearing retirement are on their own, as companies typically don’t fund pensions now. As Americans live longer, nest eggs need to stretch further. In a time of low interest rates, some high net worth individuals are exploring [...]

By |2019-04-19T15:20:16-04:00April 19th, 2019|Financial Planning, Retirement Planning|

Caring for Aging Parents

Baby Boomers are sometimes referred to as the “Sandwich Generation,” because many spend time and money care for both their children and aging parents. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, one in eight middle-aged Americans cares for at least one child and parent in their house. Aging parents who require expensive medical care [...]

By |2019-04-12T19:20:13-04:00April 12th, 2019|Financial Planning, Lifestyle|

Don’t Let Market Volatility Ruin Your Retirement

Now that you’re nearing retirement, the term “market volatility” might stir up different feelings than it 30 years ago. Older workers and retirees understand that they have less time to make up for losses in their investments and to ride out future market crashes than they did when they were younger. And with life expectancies [...]

By |2019-03-19T01:32:07-04:00March 19th, 2019|Financial Planning, Retirement|

Did You Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution this Year?

Did you make an IRA charitable distribution this year? If so, you’ll want to report it on your tax return. Charitable contributions are a great way to reduce your taxable income and build your legacy. Do you have a retirement account? Be prepared for your RMDs! After you turn 70 ½, you must take required [...]

By |2019-03-15T13:44:35-04:00March 15th, 2019|Financial Planning, Tax Strategies|
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