The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act 2.0 was recently passed by Congress as a follow-up to the original SECURE Act that was passed in 2019. The new legislation includes dozens of provisions designed to make it easier for Americans to save for retirement and better prepare for their golden years. However,…
Read MoreAnother round of retirement changes are on the way after President Biden signed a spending bill in December 2022 that included the SECURE Act 2.0. Retirees and pre-retirees need to understand what this legislation means, how it might impact you, and what planning opportunities this could open up. With a significant number of changes beginning…
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The Tax Foundation released a detailed analysis of Biden’s tax proposals and this week we look at a few of the items that caught Phil’s attention. Are there tax changes ahead? Anything different you should do with your plan now? We’ll try to help you answer those questions today.
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Chances are you’ve heard a lot more people talking about Roth conversions over the past couple of years. That’s because tax rates are low and many individuals are choosing to pay now rather than waiting when they might be much higher. Is this a strategy that might work for you? Let’s try to cover everything you need to know before converting.
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How closely do you pay attention to the sources that provide you with information about investing? Just like other outlets of media, financial news is not immune from bias. Let’s discuss the landscape today and how you can protect yourself from being misled by incorrect information.
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Every decision you make in regard to your finances goes a long way to determining how much you’ll get to enjoy retirement, but using the correct advisor will have a big impact on your planning process. Despite that, investors will often make excuses for working with someone that doesn’t fit their needs and goals. Let’s talk about some of the common excuses that are used.
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No matter how well you plan, there are times in your life where things shaken up and force you to change course. All of a sudden you shift to planning with a sense of urgency. On this episode, we’ll discuss some of those scenarios and how you can prepare yourself.
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