Retirement

Measuring the Value of a Financial Professional

Measuring the Value of a Financial Professional Findings suggest that these relationships can make a difference for investors. What is a relationship with a financial professional worth to an investor? A 2019 study by Vanguard, one of the world’s largest money managers, attempted to answer that question. Vanguard’s whitepaper, concluded that when an investor works with a professional and receives that level of investment advice, they may see a net portfolio return about 3% higher over time.1 How did this [...]

By |2021-07-02T13:21:31-04:00July 2nd, 2021|Personal Finance, Retirement|Comments Off on Measuring the Value of a Financial Professional

Retirement Blind Spots

Retirement Blindspots 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 your “second act,” you may want to consider some life and financial factors that can suddenly arise. You may end up retiring earlier than you expect. If you leave the workforce at “full” retirement age (FRA), which is 67 [...]

By |2021-04-28T13:44:19-04:00April 15th, 2021|Retirement|Comments Off on Retirement Blind Spots

2020 IRA Deadlines Are Approaching

2020 IRA Deadlines Are Approaching Here is what you need to know. Financially, many of us associate April with taxes – but we should also associate December with important IRA deadlines. December 31, 2021 is the deadline to take your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from certain individual retirement accounts. April 15, 2021 is the deadline for making annual contributions to a traditional IRA, Roth IRA, and certain other retirement accounts.1 Some people may not realize when they can make their [...]

By |2021-03-05T14:54:46-05:00March 5th, 2021|Personal Finance, Retirement|Comments Off on 2020 IRA Deadlines Are Approaching

Retirement Plan Options for Small Businesses

Retirement Plan Options for Small Businesses The SECURE Act and CARES Act may complicate the decision. As a small-business owner, figuring out retirement choices can be a little intimidating. How do you pick the most appropriate retirement plan for your business as well as your employees? There are three main types of retirement plans for small businesses: SIMPLE-IRAs, SEP-IRAs, and 401(k)s. Read on below to learn more about each type of retirement plan. Also, keep in mind that recent legislative [...]

By |2020-08-07T14:32:23-04:00July 30th, 2020|Personal Finance, Retirement|Comments Off on Retirement Plan Options for Small Businesses

Tax Considerations for Retirees

Tax Considerations for Retirees Are you aware of these potential tax breaks and tax-saving opportunities?    The federal government offers some major tax breaks for older Americans. Some of these perks deserve more publicity than they receive.   At age 65, the Internal Revenue Service gives you a larger standard deduction. For 2020, standard deductions look like this for taxpayers 65 and older: single filer or married filing separately, $14,050; head of household, $20,300; married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er), $26,100 [...]

By |2020-05-08T14:14:24-04:00May 7th, 2020|Retirement|Comments Off on Tax Considerations for Retirees
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