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Acquiring A Large Sum Of Money

Acquiring A Large Sum Of Money

January 5, 2023
Due to a variety of life circumstances, people sometimes find themselves acquiring a large lump sum of money through...
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Should You Roll Over an IRA to an HSA?

Should You Roll Over an IRA to an HSA?

January 5, 2023
For many people, health savings accounts (HSAs) provide an affordable way to pay for medical expenses. To make pre-tax...
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Tax Strategies for Funding Higher Education

Tax Strategies for Funding Higher Education

January 4, 2023
Parents typically use 529 accounts to cover the costs of paying for their children’s college. The advantages are that...
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Noncash Charitable Donations

Noncash Charitable Donations

January 3, 2023
Many investors will seek to offset potential tax liabilities by maximizing charitable donations. Making noncash charitable contributions can be...
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2023 Social Security Tax and Benefits Update for High Earners

2023 Social Security Tax and Benefits Update for High Earners

January 3, 2023
With inflation continuing to take a bite out of retirement benefits, the Social Security Administration has made some significant...
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Make the Most of Your Retirement Plan Contributions

Make the Most of Your Retirement Plan Contributions

January 2, 2023
You may want to consider creating a strategy for maximizing retirement plan contributions. The IRS has upped the amount...
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Accessing Your Risk Tolerance

Accessing Your Risk Tolerance

December 31, 2022
When the markets are volatile, you may be hesitant to login to your retirement accounts to see how much...
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Could Your Lifetime Social Security Benefit Exceed $1.5 Million?

Could Your Lifetime Social Security Benefit Exceed $1.5 Million?

October 3, 2022
While Social Security may seem like an afterthought compared to other retirement income sources, the benefit could exceed $1.5...
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Buy-Sell Agreements for Dentists Preventing Disputes Over Value

Buy-Sell Agreements for Dentists Preventing Disputes Over Value

July 29, 2022
It is not uncommon to have partners or co-owners of your dental practice . With this scenario, it is...
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How Do Federal Reserve Interest Rate Hikes Affect Mortgage Loan Rates?

How Do Federal Reserve Interest Rate Hikes Affect Mortgage Loan Rates?

July 1, 2022
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by .75% in June—its largest since 1994. 1 These ongoing rate hikes ultimately...
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Medicare Surcharges: Do They Apply to You? Learn How to Appeal Them.

Medicare Surcharges: Do They Apply to You? Learn How to Appeal Them.

June 1, 2022
If you are a high-income earner, you could be hit with a Medicare surcharge. The good news is that...
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Women and Investing: 3 Strategies to Bridge the Savings Gap

Women and Investing: 3 Strategies to Bridge the Savings Gap

April 4, 2022
Whether you’ve always been the sole financial decision-maker or have relied on a spouse or partner to manage the...
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