Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan proposed in 2021, which highlighted plans to increase tax revenue by revoking saving strategies from the wealthier taxpayers and forcing withdrawals from retirement accounts in excess of certain limits, didn’t make it to the Senate floor. The Democratic party
We all remember the 2008 financial crisis and recession, as millions of people lost their jobs, homes, and ways of life. While a lot of factors contributed to this economic disaster, one term can cover nearly all of them: systemic risk. Let’s look at what systemic risk is and how
DOWNLOAD THE PDF The year 2022 was an interesting year in financial markets, as the US led the rest of the world in a transition from a zero-interest rate policy / (negative rates overseas) to a world where inflation resurfaced, spread across the globe as result of unprecedented government stimulus,
You may remember that in late 2019, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, which brought a wide array of changes to retirement planning and savings. On December 23, 2022, Congress passed another retirement bill, known as SECURE Act 2.0, which expands upon the 2019
DOWNLOAD THE PDF The year 2022 will be remembered as one of the most difficult years to invest for many reasons. Both stock and bonds markets were down over 10%. Both the US and Emerging Markets were down about 20% while Global Real Estate was down nearly 25%! Even the
The First Friendly Quarter to Investors in 2022 DOWNLOAD THE PDF For the first time in 2022 all markets were positive. You’ll notice that ALL Equity, Real Estate Markets, AND Bonds were up. Granted all 1 yr data points are negative, this is a positive step towards regaining losses. The
The new year is here, and now is the time to create financial goals to help you get on track and set yourself up for a more financially stable future. Sometimes, getting your finances organized can be a daunting task, but by setting a few yearly goals, it can be
When it comes to estate planning, trusts, and wills, you have many options—which begs the question: Which estate planning options are suitable for you and your family? There’s no quick answer to that question because everyone’s situation is unique, but we want to share another tool you may want to
There are so many types of retirement accounts available today, and for most, choosing the right one(s) for you seems incredibly overwhelming. In my opinion, as a CPA, Roth IRAs are one of the most underrated retirement accounts out there. Many don’t know all the benefits this type of account
Download the PDF A 529 account is a type of savings plan that is designed specifically for education expenses. The money in a 529 account can be used to pay for a wide range of education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, and room and board. One of the main