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Is This a Good Time For a Roth IRA Conversion?
Whether you are in the early stages of building your retirement nest egg or you are lucky enough to have already accumulated a significant amount of assets in tax-preferential accounts, this could be a good time to consider having some of the funds located in after-tax or “Roth” accounts.
Required Minimum Distributions Suspended for 2020
he Coronavirus Pandemic has impacted so many areas of our lives, but there is one bright spot. The Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rules for IRAs and other Qualified Plans have been modified for 2020.
Tips for Strategic Giving
The end of the year is a great time to ensure that you are using the right tools and techniques to maximizing your annual gifting program to family and philanthropy. This month, we discuss the spectrum of gifting strategies, such as traditional or outright cash gifts, dealing with more complex assets, and gifting for families with young children. We also review the impact of charitable gifting on income taxes.
Student Loan Debt Affects Relationships. Financial Planning Can Help.
A recent CNBC article reveals just how concerned couples are about their student loan debt. The article 1 in 8 Divorces Is Caused by Student Loans is stunning and points out how these debts need to be talked about more seriously and more often.
Keep Your Family Safe with These Essential Legal Documents
This month, we look at the legal documents to keep you and your family safe and sound. We’ll dive into estate planning topics such as living trusts, wills, the variations on power of attorney (durable, nondurable, special, limited, springing, and medical), advanced medical directives, and protection plans for children.
Why the Stock Market Is Not the Economy
When the economy is roaring, we take it as a given that the stock market must be rallying too. Low unemployment, high GDP numbers, and robust wage growth all bode well for a soaring stock market.
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