Having estate planning conversations with a spouse is not always the easiest thing to do because it’s a reminder of the inevitable. It can be even more difficult when one spouse is dying and the other spouse realizes there are estate issues that need to be addressed before death occurs. What should you do? Review estate plans currently in [...]
The benefits of Health Savings Accounts for people who are eligible are tremendous. You get to make pre-tax contributions; you get to withdraw money tax-free to pay for qualified health expenses. You may even have an employer who makes contributions to your HSA. And in retirement, if you have money left in the account, there are even more qualified expenses, [...]
Retirement. We dream about it. We plan for it. We do everything possible to prepare for it. Just know there are some financial mistakes waiting to sabotage your retirement unless you’re aware of them. Mistake # 1 - Not considering the impact of taxes on your retirement income Every withdrawal you make from IRAs and 401(k)s will be taxed [...]
Retirement planning is one of those things you have to get right. It can make all the difference between the retirement you’ve dreamed of and one that doesn’t even come close. As part of the planning process, there are certain times and events you need to be aware of, usually expressed in terms of age. So, here are important mile [...]
Remember that old adage, nothing is certain except death and taxes. Well, no matter your belief structure, or whether you’re reluctant to admit your own mortality, it’s a fact that none of us will live forever. And since no one knows if their demise will happen quickly or be proceeded by a lengthy illness, it’s good to make plans ahead [...]
Every tax season, the same question arises from Americans receiving Social Security. “Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security benefit?” The next question is a logical progression. “How much?” It’s based on an IRS formula for combined income. Combined income = Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) + nontaxable interest + ½ of Social Security benefits. Once [...]
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