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
For the first time in a long time, people are talking about US Treasuries as an investment option. This is largely due to the turmoil in the equity markets and the historic rise of interest rates in 2o22. But why would you want to invest in Treasuries? When it comes
We have a few clients with 678 Trusts and have found them to be an interesting estate planning technique. A 678 trust, also known as a qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trust, is a type of trust that is commonly used in estate planning. This type of trust allows an
A Roth conversion is a process in which an individual converts funds from a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) or 401(k) plan into a Roth IRA. This type of conversion can be a powerful tool for retirement savings, as it allows individuals to pay taxes on their contributions up front
âThe key to making money in stocks is not to get scared out of them.â -Peter Lynch DOWNLOAD THE PDF I hope the end of the 3rd quarter finds you and your family well. I donât know if it is my age or the heat radiating off my beautiful
A donor advised fund (DAF) is a type of charitable giving program that allows donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants from the fund to their favorite charities over time. In other words, it’s a way for donors to give to charity
Do you have a long-lost 401(k) or retirement account left with a former employer? Maybe it’s been so long that you can’t even remember? With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts holding roughly $1.35 trillion in assets, even the most organized professional may be surprised to learn of their unclaimed
Do you have extra cash and are wondering whether you should save it, pay off debt, or invest it? Maximizing the use of excess cash is a balancing act, where the answer is different in every situation. This article breaks down how to prioritize debt paydown, and how holding too
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Government Shutdown – Will My Portfolio Go Down? You may have asked your advisor this question, googled this question, or just plain wondered âwill my portfolio go down if the government shuts down?â The answer to this question is, probably not. This does not mean that you should not concern