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Retirement Blind Spots

Some life and financial factors that can sometimes be overlooked. We all have our “blue sky” visions of the way retirement should be, yet our futures may unfold in ways we do not predict. So, as you think about…

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Helping Your Elders Find Care

Have you noticed Mom or Dad showing signs of decline? Are you worried about your elderly uncle living at home by himself? You’re not alone. Many of us will find ourselves making care decisions for our parents or other…

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10 Highlights of The Secure 2.0 Act

On December 23, 2022, Congress passed the bill containing the Secure 2.0 Act retirement provisions. This Act will reshape retirement tax incentives for years to come through changing existing retirement account rules and related tax breaks.  Here is a…

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3 Financial Steps for New Parents

Hey there new parent! With the excitement of a new baby, it’s easy to overlook some key financial steps to take, like updating beneficiary designations. Here are a few steps you should consider. Update your health insurance policy Unfortunately,…

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Teaching Your Children About Financial Planning

As a parent, one of many responsibilities is to guide your children towards becoming successful contributors to society.  You want to give them all the tools needed to step into adulthood mentally and financially prepared. You want to do…

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Are You Emotionally Ready to Retire?

Even those who have saved millions must prepare for a lifestyle adjustment. Retirement can be surprisingly stressful. You’re trading the familiarity and stimulation of a past  life for an unstructured life of redefinition. Entering retirement not only alters your…

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Tax Efficiency in Retirement

What role should taxes play in your investment decisions? Will you pay higher taxes in retirement? Do you have a 401(k) or a traditional IRA? If so, you will receive income from both after age 72. However, if you…

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The New Inherited IRA Rules

Do you know what has changed for I.R.A. beneficiaries? New inherited I.R.A. rules took effect on January 1, 2020. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act became law on that day, altering the regulations on inherited…

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Four Questions on the Roth Five-Year Rule

The Roth “five-year rule” typically refers to when you can take tax-free distributions of earnings from your Roth IRA, Roth 401(k), or other work-based Roth account. The rule states that you must wait five years after making your first…