New Personal Finance Provisions in the 2.0 Secure Act

July 1, 2023 | 0 views

The Continuing Appropriations Act, enacted at the end of 2022, included several provisions that impact retirement plans going forward. Specifically, the legislation enacts SECURE 2.0, an updated version of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019....

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How To Recession-Proof Your Portfolio (Just in Case)

June 1, 2023 | 0 views

Some economists and market analysts have been predicting a U.S. recession ever since last fall. They’ve been wrong before – but they’ve also been right. Rather than try to predict how the stock market will react during the next recession,...

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Estate Taxes vs. Inheritance Taxes: Understanding the Differences

May 1, 2023 | 0 views

Estate and inheritance (“death”) taxes are levied on the transfer of property at death. The difference between an estate tax and an inheritance tax is based on who pays the bill. An estate tax is levied on the estate of...

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Mega Backdoor Roth IRA

April 1, 2023 | 0 views

The Roth IRA is a retirement savings account in which you invest only after-tax dollars. Subsequently, all earnings grow tax-free and may be withdrawn tax-free. However, there are limits to who can contribute and how much they can contribute to...

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Multigenerational College Planning with a Family Dynasty 529 Plan

March 1, 2023 | 0 views

The College Savings 529 plan offers a way for modest-income families to save and invest for college expenses for their children as early as birth up to college age. When invested 529 funds are used to pay for the beneficiary’s...

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