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Ways to Help Increase Retirement Savings and Reduce Your Tax Liability
As we head into the homestretch of this year, two things individuals may be seeking are ways to help maximize retirement savings and minimize 2017 tax liability. One way to help do so is by contributing as much as possible to an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Many employers match worker contributions up to a certain point,…
Read MoreLive Long or Prosper? How Retirees can do Both.
Some retirees underspend throughout their golden years, sacrificing quality of life to assure they don’t outlive their income. Others resist their desire to be philanthropic because of concerns that donations could leave them short on money down the road. A market downturn during the early years of retirement can be one of the biggest risks…
Read MoreHow Millennials can Still Build Equity Through Home Ownership
Financial experts have long touted that buying a home is a foundation for building long-term wealth. In fact, the younger a homeowner enters the housing market, the more potential he has for greater wealth over his lifetime. However, fewer young adults today are buying houses than in the past. This puts a damper on the…
Read MoreTax Strategies for Retirement Portfolios
Tax-deferred financial vehicles are an effective way to accumulate assets while you’re working. However, once retired, individuals should carefully consider how (and when) to position assets to help optimize growth and income while reducing their tax liability. The following are some points to remember about distributions. Taxable Investment Portfolio Short-term capital gains are taxed at…
Read MoreRetirement: Spending vs. Income Planning
One common rule of thumb for retirement savings is to replace 80 percent of your pre-retirement income — or an even higher percentage. But what if you currently spend more than you earn? Or what if you spend much less than you earn? Perhaps a better measure would be to base your retirement income on your…
Read More“Caregiving” a Parent’s Investment Portfolio
Many individuals often spend large sums of their own money caring for an aging parent. A recent survey found that one out of three caregivers provide $5,000 or more per year helping their loved one, and nearly one in five provide $10,000 or more. One reason is because adult children are uncomfortable talking about their…
Read MoreThe Stock Market in Volatile Times
You’ve likely heard a few clichés when it comes to investing: stay the course; buy right and hold tight; time is more valuable than money; etc. The point is clear, if your investments align with your goals, timeline and risk tolerance, then there may be no reason to make changes to your portfolio when the…
Read MoreDoes Income Predict Net Worth?
High income is not always correlated with a high accumulation of wealth. The difference often lies in the income-earner’s level of spending versus saving, but other traits may contribute as well. It’s not uncommon to hear about millionaires who end up penniless and humble workers who diligently save long term to amass wealth. For example:…
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