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Noncash Charitable Donations

Noncash Charitable Donations

January 3, 2023
Many investors will seek to offset potential tax liabilities by maximizing charitable donations. Making noncash charitable contributions can be...
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2023 Social Security Tax and Benefits Update for High Earners

2023 Social Security Tax and Benefits Update for High Earners

January 3, 2023
With inflation continuing to take a bite out of retirement benefits, the Social Security Administration has made some significant...
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Congress Passes Secure 2.0 Act Bringing Big Changes to Saving for Retirement

Congress Passes Secure 2.0 Act Bringing Big Changes to Saving for Retirement

January 2, 2023
At the end of 2022, Congress passed SECURE 2.0 Act legislation as part of a larger spending bill. SECURE...
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Accessing Your Risk Tolerance

Accessing Your Risk Tolerance

December 31, 2022
When the markets are volatile, you may be hesitant to login to your retirement accounts to see how much...
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Should You Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) by Year-end?

Should You Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) by Year-end?

December 2, 2022
As you talk with your wealth advisor on ways to reduce your taxable income by year-end, you might want...
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Discover Tax-Efficient Withdrawal Strategies During Retirement

Discover Tax-Efficient Withdrawal Strategies During Retirement

November 1, 2022
When you’re ready to take distributions from various accounts in retirement, it matters which accounts you withdraw from first...
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Could Your Lifetime Social Security Benefit Exceed $1.5 Million?

Could Your Lifetime Social Security Benefit Exceed $1.5 Million?

October 3, 2022
While Social Security may seem like an afterthought compared to other retirement income sources, the benefit could exceed $1.5...
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Plan Ahead: Know the 7 Medical Costs Medicare Doesn’t Cover

Plan Ahead: Know the 7 Medical Costs Medicare Doesn’t Cover

October 2, 2022
As you approach age 65, you may be looking forward to having Medicare benefits. To plan ahead prior to...
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Inflation Reduction Act: Could It Lower Your Medicare Drug Costs?

Inflation Reduction Act: Could It Lower Your Medicare Drug Costs?

September 5, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act recently signed into law by President Biden includes many provisions designed to cut the cost...
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Tax Planning During Market Corrections

Tax Planning During Market Corrections

September 3, 2022
Economic downturns and market corrections can provide opportunities for investors. Though it may be painful to watch your account...
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How to Use Insurance Strategically

How to Use Insurance Strategically

August 3, 2022
Consider talking to your wealth advisor about the following insurance-related strategies to allow you to maximize the wealth you...
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Trusts Offering a Silver Lining in a High Interest Rate Climate

Trusts Offering a Silver Lining in a High Interest Rate Climate

August 2, 2022
Given the current high interest rate environment, you may be wondering whether there are strategies you can employ to...
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