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Medicare Surcharges: What They Are and How to Avoid Them
Can you avoid paying more for your premiums under the Medicare surcharge model? Learn more about how to mitigate your out-of-pocket costs here.
Investing Using Slogans
Investing gurus love throwing around catchy phrases, but do they translate to real results?
What if AI is a Dud?
The recent run up of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI adjacent companies has caught the attention of many types of investors.
Why We Invest as if We Don’t Know, Part Deux
What if I told you that 2023 was not only one of the best years for stock market performance, but it was also historically one of the least volatile markets on record?
Simplified Form 709 Instructions
What should you know about Form 709 instructions? Walk through the process in this quick guide!
Predictions Sure to Be Wrong - 2024 Edition
At the beginning of the year, I published my predictions that I knew would be wrong. I wasn’t admitting I was going to be wrong as a hedge, but I know that predicting the future is a fool’s game and I’m here for it yet again.
Giving Up a Dream and Spending It
As US savings rates drop, consumers spend beyond inflation rates, neglecting the future costs of delayed retirement, reliance on government aid, and potential housing crises.
IRS Announces Contribution Limits for 2024
The IRS has released the new contribution limits for retirement accounts beginning in 2024. How much can you contribute to max out your accounts?
Why Diversified Portfolios Are Not Keeping Up with the S&P500
Discover why the S&P500 is outperforming diversified portfolios in 2023, driven by the unexpected influence of a few tech giants.
Long-Term Care Insurance – Protect Your Loved Ones and Retirement
Long-term care insurance (LTC) is a type of insurance that helps cover the cost of long-term care services, such as those provided in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or at home.
What High Income Earners Need to Know about the Secure 2.0 Update for 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions
Learn more about the IRS announcement that they will be delaying some of the Secure 2.0 Act that impacted retirement savings of high-income earners.
Your Wealth, Your Terms: How to Coordinate Estate Plans with your Investment Accounts
When you create an estate plan, you are creating a roadmap for how your assets will be distributed after your death. This plan often includes a will, a trust, living will and beneficiary designations for all of your assets.
Simplifying Asset Allocation, Location and Tax-Efficient Investing
Asset allocation is the process of dividing your investment portfolio among different asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, and cash. The goal of asset allocation is to balance risk and return.
“Letting Go of Losers”
In the investing universe, there are winners and losers every day. When a trade a occurs, there’s a buyer and a seller. The price movement will determine who won the trade. Price moves up, the buyer wins and vice versa.
Tax-Loss Harvesting: Turning Investment Losers into Tax Winners!
Tax-loss harvesting is a tax strategy that allows investors to offset capital gains with capital losses. This can help to reduce your overall tax liability.
Private Investing 101: Exploring Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Private Debt, and Private Real Estate
In the ever-evolving landscape of investment opportunities, private investing has emerged as a compelling option for astute investors seeking diversified and potentially higher returns.
Doing Nothing Can Be Better Than Doing Something
The constant barrage of financial news, market commentary, and investment advice can overwhelm individuals and lead to irrational behavior.
The Hidden Fees of Investing & How They're Eroding Your Returns
Are you aware of ALL the fees you’re paying on your portfolio? Over time, even small fees can cannibalize the return of your portfolio.
5 Considerations to Make When Planning for Aging Parents
Planning for aging parents can be an incredibly difficult topic to approach. Not only because it includes financial aspects, but it can also be a sensitive subject to acknowledge that you or your parents are getting older.
The Impending Debt Ceiling Crisis: Consequences, Risks, & Political Gamesmanship
If the debt ceiling is not increased, it can have significant consequences for the economy and the financial stability of the United States.
Tax Deductions vs. Tax Credits: Understanding the Difference and Maximizing Your Savings
Understanding the difference between a tax deduction and a tax credit can make a significant difference in how much you owe or get refunded.