You inherited money—now what?

We frequently meet with people who recently received an inheritance and don’t know what the next steps are. With large sums of money, the stakes are higher when it comes to taxes, investments, and overall money management.

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12.15.2024

Medicare, explained

For anyone under 65, Medicare can feel like a vague talking point that comes up during election cycles. When you go beyond the headlines and politics, however, Medicare is a critical part of retirement planning. Remember: Healthcare is one of the biggest and most unpredictable costs in retirement. With that in mind, understanding Medicare and the different (evolving) options that come with it can help you better plan for the future.

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12.03.2024

Health insurance when you retire early

When we talk to clients considering early retirement, the first question they ask is almost always: Can I afford to do this and what does it look like? The second question tends to be: What will I do for health insurance? Thinking about coverage options outside of work and government benefits requires a bit of a mindset shift. Lets dive into options.

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11.30.2024

How contingent fee attorneys can lower their taxes

Contingent fee attorneys fight hard for their clients, who are often victims of horrible accidents or other tragedies. But when it comes to paying taxes on those contingent fees, however, these attorneys become victims…of the progressive tax system.

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11.17.2024

December 2024 Market Update

The transition to a new administration is underway with announcements of cabinet position nominees. The pro-business lean of the incoming government is not a surprise, and the emphasis is likely to be on deregulation and tax cuts. Several of the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 were set to expire in 2025, and those may get a reprieve.

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12.12.2024

Annual Financial Checklist

Use this checklist once a year to help evaluate how your life, priorities, and finances may have shifted. We can use your answers as a jumping off point in our next meeting.

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12.02.2024

Mega backdoor Roths, explained

In this article, we’ll go over who qualifies for a mega backdoor Roth, how they work, and how they might fit into a holistic financial plan.

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11.17.2024

November 2024 Market Update

An election season with several twists and turns came to a not-unexpected end with the reelection of President Donald Trump. The received wisdom is that the financial markets hate uncertainty, and we certainly saw some evidence of that in the rally that followed the decisive election results.  

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11.15.2024

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