
At or Near Retirement? Time to Say Bucket!
Retirees view risks differently, but the greatest risk is behavioral. Let’s discuss a sustainable and tax-efficient approach to retirement distribution strategies.
Frugal February… A Different Take, One That’s Sustainable.
Many use Frugal February as a month to not spend. While noble, how sustainable is this for improved outcomes Instead, let’s discuss actions that provide yearlong benefits plus a better time to start.
If You Fail To Plan, You Are Planning To Fail.
Starting the New Year with the same old resolutions? Let’s recognize questionable resolutions, including three destined for failure, plus what should be considered for successful planning outcomes.
The Clash Against The Magnificent Seven
The Magnificent Seven have gained 71% this year while the other 493 stocks in the S&P 500 have gained just 6%.
Stop Making Sense: Massachusetts Updates Estate Tax Laws
Before celebrating a victory for the Commonwealth by echoing legislators that this “doubles the previous threshold”, understand there are only 12 states in the U.S. that still tax estates.
Update: Changes to 2024 Catch Up 401(k) Contributions
IRS steps in and delays an important aspect of Secure Act 2.0 passed by Congress last December.
Financial Aid Changes To Impact This Fall’s College Applications.
Congress has created the “FAFSA Simplification Act”, which makes the upcoming 2024-2025 college admissions process a complicated mess.
Yes, even the Nasdaq-100 Index rebalances. What about you?
Seven companies (combining Alphabet’s share classes) represented over 55% weighting of the NASDAQ 100 index and were educed to 38% with smaller companies within the index being purchased.
Enjoy Every Sandwicher Moment.
July is National Sandwich Generation Month, celebrating approximately 15% of Americans between ages 40-60 sandwiched between caring for their young children and aging parents at the same time.
“Hey, I showed this last year, do something!”, Sincerely Your Tax Returns.
Now that you’ve had some time apart, it’s time to have an honest with your taxes.
Peak Earnings Years Are Your 50’s - Your Parents Maybe, You… Not So Much.
Top 10% earners in their 30’s and 40’s believe they’ll earn considerably more in their 50’s. Don’t plan on it.
Dividend Investing - Navigating Hype and Pitfalls To Get Results.
Last month, Intel added another chapter to the fallacy of “I don’t care about the stock price, as long as I get my dividend”. Here, I discuss key factors and best practices for dividend investing.