The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced significant changes for 2025, reflecting ongoing efforts to adjust the program in response to inflation, wage growth, and evolving economic conditions. These updates include a higher cost-of-living adjustment, revisions to the earnings test thresholds, and increases in maximum benefits. Here’s a comprehensive look at the major updates. Cost-of-Living…
As 2025 approaches, policy shifts under a new Trump administration are taking shape. For investors, understanding the new tax, healthcare, and retirement landscape is crucial to navigating the future. Here are some of the most impactful potential policy changes and how they may influence your financial planning. Tax Reform One primary goal is the continuation…
At year-end, we recommend rebalancing portfolios back to strategic asset allocations and maintaining a diversified, flexible approach to navigate the evolving economic and market environment.
In a world where technology drives our daily lives, it is no surprise that we have increasingly placed more value on our digital identities and belongings, also known as digital assets.
As the year draws to a close, retirees need to remember to take their Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) mandates this annual withdrawal for individuals who have reached a certain age, and failing to take it can result in significant penalties. Required Minimum Distributions are the minimum amounts…
Despite placing six-figure valuations on their digital assets, Americans are largely neglecting these assets during financial planning
As the year closes, it’s a good time to update your beneficiary designations, which is a vital yet often overlooked step in financial planning. Life changes such as marriage, divorce, and the passing of a loved one can leave outdated beneficiary information on accounts. Failing to update these can create confusion, delay, and even prevent…
As we fast approach the end of 2024, tax planning becomes critical. One strategy that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves is tax loss harvesting. While the term might sound technical, the concept is simple, and when applied correctly, it can yield significant benefits. Let’s break down tax loss harvesting, why it matters, and…
For many of us, the end of the year is often a mad dash for charitable giving. Before you write that check this December, take time to reflect on how you will gift, the timing, and who will gift alongside you to make your donation most meaningful. There are many ways to give, including the…
It may be hard to believe, but December 31 will be here soon. Now is a great time to review your finances and implement smart tax planning to reduce your tax bill potentially. Here are seven essential strategies to consider. 1. Tax-Loss Harvesting Tax-loss harvesting involves selling investments that have lost value to offset capital…
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1 https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc409
2https://www.irs.gov/publications/p969#:~:text=aren’t%20allowed.-,Limit%20on%20Contributions,can%20contribute%20up%20to%20$7%2C750.&text=For%202024%2C%20if%20you%20have,month%20of%20your%20tax%20year.
3 https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/401k-limit-increases-to-23000-for-2024-ira-limit-rises-to-7000#:~:text=Highlights%20of%20changes%20for%202024,to%20%247%2C000%2C%20up%20from%20%246%2C500
4 https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-participant-employee/retirement-topics-required-minimum-distributions-rmds
https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/retirement-plan-and-ira-required-minimum-distributions-faqs
5 https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-provides-tax-inflation-adjustments-for-tax-year-2024