Planning for RMDs in 2023

At Quorum, we want our clients to understand all of the potential sources of income they’ll have available in retirement. This often opens discussions about required minimum distributions (RMDs) and the role they play in a retiree’s income strategy.

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01.17.2023

Checklist: Changing jobs

This checklist can help you keep track of some of the high-level decisions you likely need to make when changing jobs. In addition to reviewing what you might want to consider in this checklist, we can also meet to discuss whether any changes to your overall plan may be necessary.

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11.24.2022

Roth conversions: When (and why) they make sense

Roth IRAs can be a great tool when it comes to both tax strategy and income planning in retirement. This article explores why we might make that recommendation by answering a few key questions.

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10.28.2022

Equity compensation: An overview

The trend toward equity compensation has only accelerated over the past decade as companies look for new and creative ways to attract and retain top talent. Generally speaking, we tend to look at equity compensation as a hierarchy, with restricted stock units (RSUs) as the most valuable offering, followed by incentive stock options (ISOs), and then non-qualified stock options (NSOs). We also consider employee stock purchase plans. Let’s look at why that is.

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10.13.2022

The tax surprise lurking in bonuses

Getting a bonus is great news, and while there’s an abundance of advice around how to spend (or save) bonus compensation, there’s less coverage about something arguably more important: taxes. The way bonuses are taxed can sometimes surprise folks, so we put together a guide to help you prepare. 

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12.19.2022

Leverage 101: How to get strategic about debt

Whether it's student loans, a mortgage, or credit cards, debt is a reality for most of us. With inflation and interest rates front and center, there’s never been a better time to review the basics of smart debt.

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11.04.2022

Investment accounts: Do you have a tax strategy?

When we talk about diversification, there’s more to consider than just what mix of stocks and bonds you have in your portfolio. We also want to consider the type of accounts you have those assets in. Let's dive in.

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10.17.2022

Tax location: Why the where matters

Managing investments means more than just which stocks, bonds, and other investments you own. Prudent investors should also consider where the investments live—specifically, whether it’s better to keep investments in taxable or qualified accounts. We call this tax location, and it can be an important part of wealth management.

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10.01.2022

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