Darrow Wealth Management

APRIL 21, 2025

While a Roth conversion may never make sense for some individuals, for others, early retirement years may be the best time to convert pre-tax accounts to tax-free Roth. Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth doesnt make sense unless you have cash to pay taxes without dipping into your retirement savings.

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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 31, 2023

Financial advisors play a crucial role in assisting you before your retire. They can also help you optimize your savings and investment plans, ensuring that you maximize your earning potential while minimizing risks. Here are 5 benefits of hiring a financial advisor after you retire: 1.

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Integrity Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

One way of thinking about retirement is that it happens in phases. Phase 1: Pre-retirement (Approximately Ages 50-62) This is around the age when you will start to have a sense of what you have saved and what your expenses might look like. When you are 20 years old, it can be hard to picture what retirement might look like for you.

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Harness Wealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Checklist: Year-end Tax Planning Strategies Review the following tax strategies with your tax advisor and/or financial advisor before the end of the year. Fully Utilize Tax-Advantaged Retirement and Savings Accounts There are multiple steps you can take using retirement accounts to reduce your taxable income. GET STARTED 1.

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WiserAdvisor

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Retirement planning can be a bit complex. There are multiple factors to weigh in, right from healthcare and inflation to estate planning, business succession planning, tax planning, and more. However, the main drawback to this can be the lack of foresight regarding what and how to plan.

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Park Place Financial

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Estates Estate Planning in this Economic Climate Schedule a Complimentary Financial Review CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE. If you are in the middle of estate planning , consider the following strategies to develop a sound plan amidst widespread economic challenges. . Create a Trust . Charitable Remainder Unitrust .

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

Roth IRA conversions present a significant challenge for retirement planners: pay taxes now or later? Moving funds from traditional IRAs to Roth accounts triggers immediate taxation but promises tax-free withdrawals in retirement. The absence of required minimum distributions during the owner’s lifetime.

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International College of Financial Planning

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Imperative of Estate Planning: Not Just for the Affluent Often, there’s a prevailing misconception that estate planning is a luxury reserved for the wealthy elite. Real estate planning is a crucial undertaking that every adult and family should prioritize.

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WiserAdvisor

APRIL 19, 2024

While a financial plan focuses on managing your finances during your lifetime, an estate plan is essential for determining the fate of your assets after you pass away. Estate planning involves the transfer of your assets to your heirs in the event of your passing.

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Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Key Takeaways: Maximize available deductions through strategic planning Consider timing of income recognition and deductions Leverage investment and charitable giving strategies Stay informed about AMT implications Regularly review and update your tax strategy FAQ Q: What are the best tax deductions for high-income earners?

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Yardley Wealth Management

AUGUST 27, 2024

You can make tax-free transfers from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to support a charity while also benefiting yourself. What Are Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)? For those over 70½, you might already be familiar with Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs). Moreover, it simplifies the process of giving.

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WiserAdvisor

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Blind spots in retirement planning are those aspects that are often overlooked, either intentionally or subconsciously. From seemingly harmless low-interest debt to underestimating the emotional impact of transitioning out of the workforce, various factors can disrupt your peace of mind during your retirement years.

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Integrity Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

One way of thinking about retirement is that it happens in phases. Phase 1: Pre-retirement (Approximately Ages 50-62) This is around the age when you will start to have a sense of what you have saved and what your expenses might look like. When you are 20 years old, it can be hard to picture what retirement might look like for you.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

MAY 10, 2023

Donor Advised Fund (DAF): DAFs are charitable giving accounts that allow individuals, families, or organizations to make contributions to a fund, and receive an immediate tax deduction for the contribution while distributing grants out to charities over time. Here is an additional Mainstreet article that dives a little deeper into this topic.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 11, 2025

Melissa Rodriguez June 11, 2025 5 Min Read As the most significant intergenerational wealth transfer in the history of the United States unfolds, women, particularly widows, are increasingly at the forefront of estate management and disputes.

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Fortune Financial

JUNE 2, 2023

Unlocking the Power of Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) Many workers receive company stock as part of their compensation package or can take advantage of a company 401(k) plan, choosing from a menu of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and company stock for their investments. What is Net Unrealized Appreciation?

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

As we look forward to 2023, the IRS recently announced that the contribution limits for employer-sponsored retirement plans are going up. You may want to review your contribution amounts and adjust for January payrolls if your goal is to maximize funding your retirement plan contributions. . TAX AND ESTATE PLANNING.

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WiserAdvisor

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

This is a common way to target an individual’s retirement savings. Retirement savings are a limited pool of money, and keeping track of expenditure can ensure optimal utilization and establish sensible spending habits. Help the elderly with estate planning Estate planning is an integral component of financial advice for seniors.

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eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Starting Out clients are likely to be digitally-fluent, so putting this type of responsibility on them isn’t overly burdensome and can create major efficiencies in your planning processes. Holistic planning will be a valuable way for you to address this broad range of needs.

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Yardley Wealth Management

MAY 29, 2020

The post Should Pre-Retirees Take a New Look at #Retirement Income? Should Pre-Retirees Take a New Look at #Retirement Income? I recently was interviewed for an article in a national publication on retirement income, given the current market and job losses. appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC.

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Advisor Perspectives

OCTOBER 1, 2023

When those changes involve tax law, it is extremely important for clients to meet with their financial professional, tax advisor, and legal advisor to discuss any adjustments that may need to be made to their financial, retirement, or estate plan. My guests today are two members of the MassMutual team.

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Advisor Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

When those changes involve tax law, it is extremely important for clients to meet with their financial professional, tax advisor, and legal advisor to discuss any adjustments that may need to be made to their financial, retirement, or estate plan. My guests today are two members of the MassMutual team.

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WiserAdvisor

JANUARY 3, 2024

Starting your journey of saving for retirement is a pivotal financial goal. But the one thing that remains constant in this advice is that investing is essential to secure a comfortable retirement. Yet, the path to building a robust investment portfolio for retirement can be an intimidating task.

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WiserAdvisor

APRIL 12, 2023

When planning for retirement, one of the most important decisions you will likely make is which type of retirement account to use. The Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and the pre-tax retirement account are two common options. What is a pre-tax retirement account? What is a Roth IRA?

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Gen Y Planning

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

By weaving in extra savings into your spending plan, you can have enough money to cover gifts, cook your fancy holiday dinner, and keep the lights on (literally). . Max Out Your Retirement Plans. Saving for retirement should be as commonplace as meal prepping for the week. Check-In On Your Estate Plan.

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Whether planning for retirement, saving for your children’s education or simply looking to grow your investments, finding the right wealth management services in Kansas City can make all the difference. Long-term goals typically encompass retirement planning, wealth preservation and estate planning.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JULY 1, 2024

Business owners may be able to accelerate tax-deferred savings even more through different retirement plan structures. Plan for change There have been many major changes to the tax code in the last ten years, so taxpayers shouldn’t get comfortable with the current tax code.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JUNE 14, 2023

Depending on the nature of the windfall, planning opportunities and considerations will vary. For example, the tax laws and distribution terms for an inheritance is quite different to the tax and liquidity considerations during an IPO. There are many ways individuals become suddenly wealthy.

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Harness Wealth

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Only 26% of Americans have an estate plan. If you’re thinking, “But my clients are high-net-worth…many more have an estate plan.” And you’ll see in our Q&A below, that tax advisors can bring estate planning into the conversation early on in a client relationship. What do these numbers tell us?

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Whether planning for retirement, saving for your children’s education or simply looking to grow your investments, finding the right wealth management services in Kansas City can make all the difference. Long-term goals typically encompass retirement planning, wealth preservation and estate planning.

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Gen Y Planning

DECEMBER 5, 2022

By weaving in extra savings into your spending plan, you can have enough money to cover gifts, cook your fancy holiday dinner, and keep the lights on (literally). . Max Out Your Retirement Plans. Saving for retirement should be as commonplace as meal prepping for the week. Check-In On Your Estate Plan.

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Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

How do we plan when we cannot know? The particulars may evolve, but it seems there are always an array of tax breaks to encourage us to save toward our major life goals—such as retirement, healthcare, education, emergency spending, charitable giving, and wealth transfer. There also are individual IRAs you establish outside of work.

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Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

How do we plan when we cannot know? The particulars may evolve, but it seems there are always an array of tax breaks to encourage us to save toward our major life goals—such as retirement, healthcare, education, emergency spending, charitable giving, and wealth transfer. . Saving for Retirement.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 11, 2024

Retirement contributions Individuals can take advantage of various tax-related retirement planning strategies to reduce their taxable income today and post-retirement. By working with a tax professional, you can apply tax strategies to reduce your taxable income or defer paying taxes.

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WiserAdvisor

JUNE 19, 2022

If you are co-parenting, both parents could distribute the monetary burden in their share of their earnings. Adjust your beneficiaries: When planning for a baby financially, take care not to miss out on adjusting your beneficiaries. Retirement is an important goal to prioritize, whether you have a child or not.

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Harness Wealth

JUNE 9, 2023

Crafting Your Personalized Financial Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide The Role of a Wealth Manager or Financial Planner Harness Wealth Can Help What is a Financial Plan? An effective financial plan can save you money It may seem daunting knowing the impact that taxes and inflation can have on returns over time, but there are solutions.

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Clever Girl Finance

JANUARY 22, 2024

Update or create your estate plan If you don’t already have an estate plan , now would be a great time to create one. You should update or create an estate plan to reflect the change. Consult with an estate attorney to make decisions about how your loved ones will be taken care of.

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