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15 01, 2021

How Do UTMA Accounts Work from a Tax Perspective?

By |2021-01-22T00:09:18-07:00January 15th, 2021|Categories: Estate Planning, Financial Guides, Tax Planning|Tags: , , |0 Comments

For parents seeking tax-advantaged strategies for transferring funds to their minor children—whether as a way to save for college or simply to give their kids a financial head start when they become adults—a popular type of custodial account called a UTMA account may provide a solution. However, understanding the tax implications of UTMA accounts is

8 01, 2021

Tax-Aware Investing: Keep More of Your Gains Without Greater Risk

By |2021-01-21T22:41:05-07:00January 8th, 2021|Categories: Tax Diversification, Tax Planning|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

Investors are often concerned about minimizing transaction costs that can eat into their gains, without realizing that taxes can take an even bigger bite out of returns. Tax-aware investment management offers some protection. This is an active investment approach that aims to maximize after-tax returns. It relies on careful construction of a portfolio and proactive

11 12, 2020

Active Trading Can Mean a Heftier Tax Bill

By |2021-01-20T01:10:44-07:00December 11th, 2020|Categories: Tax Planning|Tags: , |0 Comments

There are endless ways to invest, with vehicles and opportunities to suit different needs, time horizons, and risk tolerances. As you explore the various options available, it’s wise to consider the tax consequences of your investments. Frequent, active trading with a goal of chasing profits can bolster your income nicely—but taxes can eat into your

27 11, 2020

Is it Better to Take a Lump Sum or Lifetime Payments from Your Pension?

By |2020-12-16T00:54:29-07:00November 27th, 2020|Categories: Retirement Planning|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

If you are fortunate enough to be eligible to receive a pension from your employer when you retire, one of the main decisions you will face is whether to accept a lump-sum distribution or lifetime monthly payments. As you approach your retirement date, it’s important to think carefully about this decision, since it is usually

20 11, 2020

Why an ETF is Better Than a Mutual Fund

By |2020-11-29T00:00:48-07:00November 20th, 2020|Categories: Financial Guides, Retirement Planning, Tax Diversification|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

Investors looking for an easy way to buy a diversified portfolio used to opt for mutual funds. Today, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an increasingly popular option offering several benefits. Both vehicles invest shareholders’ combined money in a broad set of assets, which provides the safety of diversification without the stress of buying and selling individual

30 10, 2020

Social Security Benefits: Should You Take Them Early, or Wait as Long as Possible?

By |2020-11-13T19:35:53-07:00October 30th, 2020|Categories: Retirement Planning, Tax Planning|Tags: , , |0 Comments

When you reach age 62, you are eligible to begin taking the Social Security benefits that you have paid into throughout your working life. While this is an exciting milestone and you may be eager to start receiving your share, you will be entitled to a greater benefit for each year that you defer taking

23 10, 2020

Updating the Biden and Trump Tax Plans

By |2020-11-13T19:33:02-07:00October 23rd, 2020|Categories: Financial Guides, Tax News, Tax Planning|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

Now that the presidential election is just days away, what do we know about the leading candidates’ current tax plans? The top line takeaway is that former Vice President Joe Biden has pledged not to raise taxes on anyone earning less than $400,000, while President Trump has floated more tax cuts with few specifics. Trump’s

16 10, 2020

Real Estate Investments Yield Low-Tax Income

By |2020-10-19T08:16:52-07:00October 16th, 2020|Categories: Tax Diversification, Tax Planning|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

It’s a sad fact of the tax code that the more money you make, the more you owe to the tax man. That’s especially true if you’re self-employed and paying the entire 15.3% Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax for Social Security and Medicare yourself. Investing in real estate, however, can bring in extra income

9 10, 2020

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are Waived in 2020—Should You Still Take Them?

By |2020-10-19T08:17:44-07:00October 9th, 2020|Categories: IRAs, Retirement Planning, Tax News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

If you are age 72 or older, you generally must take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your traditional IRA or employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k) or 403(b), each year. These amounts are included in your taxable income, and if you fail to take your RMD by the annual deadline, the amount not withdrawn

6 10, 2020

Paying Off Your Mortgage Early Versus Investing Long-Term in the Market

By |2020-10-07T01:48:02-07:00October 6th, 2020|Categories: Tax Planning|Tags: , |0 Comments

Congratulations on that big promotion! You’re financially comfortable with a nice nest egg and now you have some extra cash coming in. So, what do you do with it? Pay down your mortgage, or invest for the long term?  The thought of getting rid of debt feels good and will pay off in the interest

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