Medicareās open enrollment period happens once a year between October 15 and December 7. During this time, current Medicare beneficiaries have the option to adjust their coverage for the coming year. This can be a useful option for those who may have recently changed medication, underutilized their current coverage or
Receiving Social Security benefits is advantageous in retirement, but like almost every other form of income, these benefits are taxed by the government. To accurately predict your retirement income (and taxes), itās important to understand how Social Security benefits are taxed. Here, we explain everything you need to know about
As the holiday season draws near, most people are thinking about their finances over the next few months and budgeting for how they can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Which is perfect timing because October is National Financial Planning Month! Letās use this month to celebrate the
The leaves are changing, the weather is cooling down, and football is finally backāthereās always a lot happening in fall. But wait, thereās more! September is also National College Savings Month, a time to celebrate the power of investing in education and securing a brighter future for our children and
There are many strategies that can help make a great financial plan. One strategy that often flies under the radar but deserves significant attention is the Roth Conversion. This maneuver involves converting funds from a traditional IRA or 401(k) into a Roth IRA, and it can be a powerful tool
In the realm of financial planning, understanding the intricacies of investment strategies and tax implications is crucial for maximizing wealth. One such concept that often goes underutilized or misunderstood is Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA). Our goal is to demystify NUA, explaining its significance, benefits, and how it can be a
August is National āMake a Willā Month, and itās a great annual reminder to update your will if needed and create a will if you donāt have one already. A will is an important estate-planning document that can help you transfer your assets with ease. Having a proper will can
5 Things I Learned While Studying for the CFP Exam Over the last 3 months, I have been diligently studying and preparing to take the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Exam. Although the process of preparing for the exam was time-consuming and stressful, all my hard work paid off on July
July 18, 2023 – Mills Wealth is proud to announce that Emily Rickman, CPA CFPĀ®, has obtained her Certified Financial Plannerā¢ certification with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board). Rickman, a Private Wealth Advisor, is responsible for providing guidance to clients on a variety of financial matters
DOWNLOAD THE PDF I hope you are managing to stay cool. For those of you that arenāt in Texas, Iām either getting older or it feels like Texas is sinking closer to Hades. My daughter that is in college in Wyoming came home for a few weeks and despite all