Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 28, 2023

taps.substack.com) Advisers Wade Pfau on why tax planning in retirement is so challenging. blog.xyplanningnetwork.com) What it takes to set up a Charitable Gift Annuity account. (kitces.com) How to send a follow-up e-mail. thinkadvisor.com) There is no one-size-fits-all for managing a couple's finances.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 9, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey indicates that clients of financial advisors are more confident than others about their financial preparedness for retirement and are more likely to have a financial plan in place that can weather the ups (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 31, 2024

In late 2019, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, introducing several significant changes to retirement planning. This shift has led financial advisors to explore new strategies for mitigating the resulting tax-planning challenges.

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Integrity Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Taxes are among the most common concern for people in retirement. You might be wondering how to start thinking about your tax strategy so you aren’t taxed more than you need to be. These three mistakes can help start the conversation about what a comprehensive tax strategy might look like for you.

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Darrow Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

If you’ve just inherited a retirement account like an IRA or 401(k) from a parent, sibling, or relative, you may be unsure about what your options are and what to do next. Most non-spouse beneficiaries inheriting an IRA, 401(k), or retirement account from the original account owner must take the money in 10 years.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 14, 2022

While this will help seniors keep pace with rising prices, it also creates tax planning opportunities for advisors and raises the possibility that the Social Security Trust Fund could be depleted sooner than expected. Why accounting firms have become hot acquisition targets for RIAs.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Although any investor with earned income can make a non-deductible contribution to an IRA (up to $7,000 in 2024-2025 if under age 50) and still take advantage of tax-deferred growth, it still may not be advisable. Many people end up paying taxes twice. To calculate the tax-free percentage: Your Total Basis (e.g. Yes and no.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 24, 2024

When the original SECURE Act was passed in December 2019, it brought sweeping changes to the post-death tax treatment of qualified retirement accounts.

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Carson Wealth

JULY 7, 2022

Once upon a time, people would put money in their 401(k) or IRA accounts and know that – should their retirement savings outlive them – their loved ones would inherit the rest and all would essentially be well. . How Did the SECURE Act Affect Inherited Retirement Accounts? Convert the Accounts to a Roth IRA.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

There are many tax planning strategies that allow financial advisors to demonstrate the ongoing value they provide to clients in exchange for the fees they charge. Advisors also can support the backdoor Roth process by communicating with clients' tax preparers about the strategy and why they are recommending it for their mutual client.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

Conversely, if the original account owner gifted the stock while living, the recipient retains purchaser’s carryover basis and holding period ($100 in this example). The tax benefits of the step-up in basis provision cannot be understated. Retirement accounts and IRAs do not receive a stepped up basis. Yes and no.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This month's edition kicks off with the news that digital estate planning platform Wealth.com has raised a whopping $30 million in Series A funding, following on the heels of Vanilla's follow-on $20M capital round just a few months ago – which on the one hand reflects the anticipated enthusiasm for solutions that can help advisors efficiently (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Which means that by taking into account a client's net worth, realistic liability risks, and level of sophistication, advisors can help assess what types of strategies may be appropriate for the client to explore. For instance, qualified plan assets (e.g., tenancy by the entireties and community property).

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 21, 2024

million in assets to both retire and pass on a legacy interest (though many have yet to establish an estate plan), according to a recent survey. Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that affluent Americans believe they need an average of $5.5

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 12, 2024

Which suggests that while firms might be tempted to zero in on compensation when it comes to retaining advisors, focusing on these other factors (which do not necessarily involve hard dollar expenses) could pay off in the form of increased advisor (and client) retention over time.

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Talon Wealth

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Retirement planning is a critical part of financial security that many women still overlook. However, remember that as a woman, you have a longer life expectancy than a man, which means retirement planning is even more important. Suppose you significantly reduce your stock investments close to or after retirement.

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Financial Symmetry

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

These include the surviving spouse, minor children of the decedent, a disabled or chronically ill individual as assessed at the time of the decedent’s passing, and other individuals who are no more than ten years younger than the deceased account owner. 15:46] Timing distributions strategically can reduce tax liability.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

At a high level, the challenge of serving next-generation clients is that, although they may not be able to afford higher fees, their financial needs are just as complex – if not more so – than those of retired clients. robo-managed portfolios) at a lower fee.

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Integrity Financial Planning

AUGUST 21, 2023

Retirement is different for folks who are running a small business. Your retirement is something that isn’t set up by an employer, and you often must manage it on your own. If you are running your own business and are interested in setting yourself up for retirement, contacting a financial advisor can be a great idea.

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WiserAdvisor

MARCH 13, 2024

Achieving financial freedom in retirement requires meticulous planning, dedicated effort, and strategic management. Without a solid plan, you risk drifting without direction. Within this framework, the concept of the five pillars of retirement planning emerges as a valuable strategy.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JULY 17, 2023

How you handle taxes and when you are taxed are two of the most important factors when it comes to retirement planning. There are also Roth 401(k)s that have a similar tax treatment but are subject to some different rules.

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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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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 25, 2023

And as 2023 draws to a close, we wanted to highlight 25 of the most popular and insightful articles that were featured throughout the year (that you might have missed!).

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Carson Wealth

AUGUST 1, 2024

As you move toward retirement, you can’t be content just to accumulate assets. You need to develop a retirement income plan that can help guide you when it comes time to turn savings into sustainable retirement income. of Social Security benefits are paid to retired workers and their dependents.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

If you think retirement planning moves stop at retirement, think again. Although it won’t make sense in every situation, retirement can be a unique opportunity for Roth conversions for some investors. For high earners, converting an IRA to a Roth IRA while you’re still working could be the worst time of all.

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Harness Wealth

JANUARY 29, 2025

In this article, well examine the most effective end-of-year tax strategies to help maximize your deductions and reduce your taxable income. These contributions not only provide immediate tax relief but help secure longer-term financial stability during retirement. Available to taxpayers aged 70.5

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Talon Wealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Here’s how it breaks down for 2023-2024: If a couple’s total retirement income is between $32,000 and $44,000, up to 50% of Social Security benefits could be taxable. If their income is over $44,000, up to 85% could be taxed! Planning ahead helps make the transition to retirement smoother and keeps finances on track!

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Integrity Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

After you’ve spent your whole life working, you may find that in retirement, you want to give some money to charity. But if you are living off of income streams from sources like your retirement accounts and Social Security, you may be worried about finding a way to make charity work for your financial picture.

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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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Darrow Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

If you’re looking for ways to invest after your 401(k) or 403(b) at work, you likely have three options: a brokerage account, IRA, or Roth IRA. Investing after maxing out a 401(k) is smart, especially since your retirement accounts may not be enough to fully fund the lifestyle you want.

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Darrow Wealth Management

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Congress is once again poised to make sweeping changes to the retirement and tax rules in the last two weeks of the year. retirement changes. retirement changes. In the new bill, the age when retirees must begin drawing from non-Roth tax-deferred retirement accounts would increase to 73 in 2023 and 75 in 2033.

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Carson Wealth

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Every year brings changes in tax rules, and 2025 is no exception. Whether you are saving for retirement, running a business, or planning for your family’s future, these updates could affect your financial decisions throughout the year. Charitable Giving and Tax Planning The tax rules continue to encourage generosity.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JUNE 12, 2023

As you plan for retirement, it’s important to consider tax optimization strategies to minimize your tax liabilities. Here are three key ways to optimize taxes in retirement, based on information from sources published between 2022 and 2023.

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Tobias Financial

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As we begin our countdown to 2024, it is a great time to ensure your year-end tax plan is in place. Tax planning is a vital component of meeting your overall financial goals. Our team of professionals is here to assist with your financial and tax planning needs. You can access the webinar recording here.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

just upended retirement planning…again. The age when retirees must begin drawing from non-Roth retirement accounts increases to 73 in 2023, then 75 in 2033. Raising the age when withdrawals must begin is great as it gives investors more planning opportunities. The Secure Act 2.0

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Nationwide Financial

MARCH 6, 2023

For example, they could make most of their charitable contributions and medical expenditures in a year they plan to itemize. Optimize retirement plan contributions The maximum allowable 401(k) contribution for 2023 is $22,500, with a $7,500 additional contribution, if the plan allows, for taxpayers who are 50 and over.

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WiserAdvisor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

While these can be avoided, there is another cash outflow that can considerably lower your savings and returns and is also hard to avoid – tax. Tax planning is essential. Tax is charged on every penny you earn. Tax evasion is a crime, and missing tax payments can lead to legal hassles that can be hard to get out of.

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