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Long-Term Care Insurance: Rider or Stand-Alone Policy?

Long-Term Care Insurance: Rider or Stand-Alone Policy?

March 1, 2023
It’s not easy to think about becoming so ill you can no longer take care of yourself, but as...
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Health Care Costs in Retirement

Health Care Costs in Retirement

March 1, 2023
Health care is one of the largest expenses in retirement, with costs continuing to increase. In 2022, estimated costs...
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Many Age 65+ Still Working for a More Secure Financial Future

Many Age 65+ Still Working for a More Secure Financial Future

February 2, 2023
With several forces converging at once—the bite of inflation, market swings and higher interest rates—nearly 60% of high earners...
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Disability Insurance Offers Partial Income Replacement

Disability Insurance Offers Partial Income Replacement

February 1, 2023
If you become ill or injured and are unable to work, would you and your loved ones have the...
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Answers to 401(k) Questions

Answers to 401(k) Questions

January 16, 2023
Here are a few answers to less-common questions about 401(k) retirement accounts. Q: What can I do with...
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What You Need to Know About Kiddie Tax

What You Need to Know About Kiddie Tax

January 8, 2023
Kiddie tax is a tax law that was implemented in 1986 to prevent parents from taking advantage of lower...
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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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How the Timing of Withdrawals Can Make or Break Your Portfolio

How the Timing of Withdrawals Can Make or Break Your Portfolio

January 4, 2023
The saying “timing is everything” rings especially true when you are ready to retire and plan to start withdrawing...
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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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