What is Diversification? Why Diversification is a Golden Rule [VIDEO]

Glass Jacobson Wealth Advisors Investing, Personal Finance 2 Comments

As far back as our childhood, we have been told that we should never put all our eggs in one basket. If the basket breaks, so will all the eggs. …

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Estate Planning Under the New Tax Law: Opportunities and Traps

Steven G. Albert, CPA, MST Tax Reform, Personal Finance, Tax Planning For Individuals Leave a Comment

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) is a significant tax reform measure that impacts all federal tax laws. And instead of repealing federal gift and estate taxes, …

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Choose Social Security Options Wisely or It Could Cost You

Christine R. Schmitz, MA, CPA, PFS, CFP®, LTCP Personal Finance 1 Comment

Did you know that 95 percent of retirees get it wrong when it comes to choosing when to start their Social Security benefits – and it’s costing them trillions of …

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401(k) Contribution Limits for 2020 | Retirement Account Contributions

Richard Osikowicz, AIF® Tax Planning For Individuals, Personal Finance, Investing, Retirement Plans, 401k Leave a Comment

The Internal Revenue Service has updated retirement plan contribution limits for 2020 to benefit taxpayers across the board. The new guidelines affect not just 401(k)s but several other account types …

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Don’t “Knock” the Backdoor Roth Conversion Solution

Michael K. Creamer, CPA, CFP®, CDFA, ADPA Tax Planning For Individuals, Investing, Personal Finance Leave a Comment

Roth IRAs are becoming increasingly popular savings vehicles as investors realize their utility in securing long-term financial goals as well as their availability to fund shorter-term financial goals, such as …

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IRMAA: The Hidden Medicare Tax

Alan I. Fox, CPA, CVA Tax Planning For Individuals, Personal Finance Leave a Comment

What is IRMAA? IRMAA stands for Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount. Many of us pay premiums for Medicare Parts B and D just like any health insurance. But high income enrollees …