Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are tax-advantaged medical savings plans, which can act like both a personal checking and investment account. In fact, HSAs are the most tax-advantaged account that exists. It is the only type of account with the...
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It has been a busy year when it comes to updates and changes concerning your money. In addition to working on personal investment strategies that help our clients’ financial plans, we’ve had the SECURE Act and the CARES Act...
Proposition 19 recently passed in California, the results of which could mean property tax breaks for those over 55 in the state and potential tax increases for those inheriting homes from their parents or grandparents. For those homeowners thinking...
Although the CARES Act’s $2 trillion allocation to the economy has been compared to President Obama’s 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the more recent measure should be thought of as a relief effort, rather than economic stimulus. CARES is...
Are you dreaming of retirement, or currently in retirement and dreaming of a new chapter in life? Once a year everyone should take the time to review and update their financial plan. In addition to your financial needs, it’s...
Whether you’re already retired or thinking about retiring within the next few years, a second act might be on your mind. Have you given thought to what you’ll spend your time on in retirement? Many older adults view retirement...
U.S. stocks are cresting to all-time highs, almost daily. These are the times when investors look forward to opening their monthly statement. The anticipation is high, you open the envelope (or electronic statement) and wow, is that right? Shouldn’t...
Applying for financial aid for college is becoming less stressful after President Obama changed the earliest FAFSA filing date from January 1st to October 1st. This means that the FAFSA can be submitted on October 1st for the 2017-2018...
TaxesIt’s that time of the year again – tax season. It is time to gather all your documents and either prepare your own return or meet with your accountant. Yet you haven’t received your 1099 form, the report that...
However, while tax-deferred growth can be a good deal, paying taxes on the way out may be a bad deal in some circumstances. Recently, we came across that very circumstance. What differentiated this client was his plans for retirement....