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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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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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Required Minimum Distribution Changes: What’s New in 2022

Required Minimum Distribution Changes: What’s New in 2022

February 1, 2022
Figuring we’ll all live a little longer, the IRS updated the life expectancy table, as of Jan. 1, 2022....
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How Do Your 2022 Resolutions Lineup With Other Americans?

How Do Your 2022 Resolutions Lineup With Other Americans?

January 25, 2022
If you’re like 84% of Americans 1 dealing with the ongoing pandemic, you’ve learned to let go of what...
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RMD Waiver is Over: When Should You Take a Distribution?

RMD Waiver is Over: When Should You Take a Distribution?

November 2, 2021
CARES Act legislation waived required minimum distributions (RMDs) just for 2020. As we wrap up 2021, some individuals will...
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Decoding Digital Assets: Are They Right for You?

Decoding Digital Assets: Are They Right for You?

October 5, 2021
If you’ve been wondering whether digital assets fit with your overall investment strategy but have questions, we’ll break down...
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