Financial, Investment and Estate Planning Blog

Finances and Estate Planning are 2 critical life areas you can't leave to chance. In this blog, I will share various articles, tips and advice to help you navigate these areas. But a personalized 1 on 1 chat will always trump reading a blog. Call me today!

More Opportunities for 2024 Retirement Contributions

 Not only will you be able to contribute more to your 401(k) and IRA retirement plans in 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is also boosting the contributions for 2024 Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). For single people, the limit will be $4,150 and families can put away up to $8,300. For those over 55 years of age, the catch-up contributi...

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Rollover your 401(k) to an IRA

 When changing jobs, one of the options you may have with your 401(k) is to roll it over into an IRA. Talk with your financial professional because a rollover can offer benefits like: • More investment choices – Employer plans tend to offer limited options.• Communications – When you leave your 401(k) with your former employer, you m...

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Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting. The old norms are changing and new ways of viewing retirement and retirement options are different. Watch the video to learn more, then give us a call!

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More Opportunities for 2024 Retirement Contributions

 Not only will you be able to contribute more to your 401(k) and IRA retirement plans in 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is also boosting the contributions for 2024 Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).For single people, the limit will be $4,150 and families can put away up to $8,300. For those over 55 years of age, the catch-up contri...

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Q1 QMI: Stocks Extend Rally

 U.S. Markets Stocks notched solid gains in the first quarter as enthusiasm about artificial intelligence, signs of a soft landing, and dovish talk from the Fed buoyed investor confidence.For the quarter, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 5.62 percent, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index gained 10.16 percent, and the Nasdaq Composite picke...

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Boost savings & reduce tax!

When you participate in a 401(k) at work, in most cases, you can still invest in an IRA. By doing both, you can help boost your savings for the future and reduce your taxable income. There are, however, contribution limits, so talk with your financial professional about how you might want to divvy up money into each plan.  Give me a call today...

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IRA Contributions & your Tax

Have you contributed to your IRA for this tax year? Even if you are close to filing your returns, talk with your financial professional about adding your contribution. As a personal retirement savings plan, your individual retirement account (IRA) offers specific tax benefits. Deductible contributions to a traditional IRA can reduce your taxable in...

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Bridge the Gap With Catch-Up Contributions

Knowing how to capitalize on important financial decisions during these crucial pre-retirement years can make a huge impact on your prosperity and comfort later in life. And although clients don't always look forward to being another year older, there are some financial benefits to doing so. Once you turn 50, you may have several opportunities to s...

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Your retirement savings plan

As a business owner offering a retirement savings plan to your employees, you have access to a range of services, resources, and solutions. It's important to understand that not all plans are created equal, nor are all plan administrators. As your business grows and your priorities change, be sure you're familiar with the available options.Here are...

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Which Retirement Plan Is Best for Your Business?

As a business owner offering a retirement savings plan to your employees, it's important to know that there are many different plan types — and many different options within each of those plan types — and each can help you address different needs. Let's walk through some of those different options, along with a high-level look at some of their feat...

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