U.S. citizens currently hold more than $12 trillion in individual retirement accounts (IRAs). A large portion of that IRA money will be spent by account holders during their retirement, but a sizable portion will be inherited by beneficiaries in the... Read More
When it comes time to invest in the stock market, it pays to have an investment plan and stick with it. It can be tempting to try to time investments in the market to avoid downturns, but it is hard to... Read More
When the stock market becomes volatile, it pays to have an investment plan and stick with it. It can be tempting to try to sell investments to avoid downturns, but it is hard to time it right. Investors who sell and... Read More
If you have tax-deferred retirement accounts, managing your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) is a critical part of your financial plan. Below are several strategies you can use to minimize the taxes on your RMD. When should I take my... Read More
Each year the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) evaluates its limitations for employer-sponsored retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), 457, TSP, etc..), individual retirement accounts (IRA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), dependent care accounts, and payroll taxes for Social Security,... Read More
If you have tax-deferred retirement accounts, managing your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) is a critical part of your financial plan. The first step in managing your RMD is understanding when it needs to be taken and how the IRS... Read More
Healthcare is an integral piece of life. However, accessing proper health services can be costly. For this reason, it is necessary to find an effective way to manage your health expenses as part of your overall financial plan. While... Read More
Each year the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) evaluates its limitations for employer-sponsored retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), 457, TSP, etc..), individual retirement accounts (IRA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), dependent care accounts, and payroll taxes for Social Security,... Read More
Choosing a retirement plan can be quite the undertaking due to the significant impact it can have on the quality of life you will live during retirement. Today, Roth retirement options are becoming more popular among professionals such as medical... Read More
When building one’s financial and estate plan, there are many instances where the creation of a trust or trusts is desirable. Trusts can be useful to manage and protect assets, ensure assets are distributed according to one’s wishes, avoid the... Read More