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ABLE Accounts Offer Tax-Free Savings Options for Persons with Disabilities By Lee F. Hediger

Posted September 14, 2022

The introduction of ABLE accounts in 2015 has helped millions of people with disabilities and their families save as much as $100,000 for qualifying living expenses without any risk of losing government benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Contributions to these accounts grow tax-free while distributions used to pay for qualifying disability expenses (QDEs) […]

How Does the Inflation Reduction Act Impact Consumers? By Scott Montgomery

Posted September 1, 2022

On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which represents the largest investment the country has ever made to fight climate change. Also included in the $430 billion spending-and-tax package are provisions intended to reduce consumers’ healthcare costs, lower the federal deficit and bolster the IRS’s taxpayer support services […]

4 Critical Actions to Help Recession-Proof Your Finances By Kathleen Marteney, CRPC

Posted June 16, 2022

Looking back over the past two decades of the subprime mortgage crisis and the COVID pandemic, we are reminded that good times do not last forever. In each of these circumstances, we learned that the best way to protect yourself during hard times is to plan and prepare for a potential downturn while the economy […]

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Establishing Trusts By Brendan T. Hayes

Posted May 25, 2022

Trusts are essential to estate planning, regardless of your financial means. After all, you do not have to be a millionaire to protect your family members and plan for their continual care after you are gone. With a trust, you can help ensure that your wishes are followed, and your assets are transferred to heirs […]

Claiming Social Security After the Loss of a Spouse By Kathleen Marteney, CRPC

Posted May 3, 2022

According to the Social Security Administration, Social Security retirement benefits replace, on average, 40 percent of an individual’s pre-retirement income. As a general rule, the longer you wait to begin claiming these benefits, the larger the monthly benefit you will ultimately receive. While this principle seems simple enough, the types of benefits and claiming strategies […]

Avoiding Tax Traps in Your Financial Plan By Robert Mark Weiss, CFA

Posted April 28, 2022

Your income can come from various sources, including employment wages, business income, investment returns and even lottery winnings. As you receive money, it is important to recognize what you are required to report to the IRS and the amounts subject to federal taxes (and sometimes state and local taxes as well.) Understanding these concepts can […]

Understanding Your Choices When Selecting a Trustee By Eric P. Zeitlin

Posted April 20, 2022

People spend a significant amount of time building their wealth and carefully creating trusts and mapping out an estate plan to protect and preserve their assets for future generations. Yet, when it comes time to naming a trustee to carry out their wishes under the terms of a trust, many people stumble. Making the right […]

It’s Not too Late to Reduce your 2021 Tax Bill By Lee F. Hediger

Posted March 16, 2022

Your income-tax liabilities for a particular year generally are set by the time the clock strikes midnight on December 31. However, there are some last-minute moves you can make in the New Year to reduce your tax bill before the individual income tax filing and payment deadlines in April. Max Out Retirement Savings Opportunities You […]

Differentiating Between Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts By Brendan T. Hayes

Posted March 3, 2022

Trusts can play a critical role in helping individuals protect their wealth and ensure the efficient and private transfer of assets to beneficiaries after their passing. However, because the depth and breadth of different trust instruments are so vast, individuals must carefully structure their trusts to meet their unique needs and goals. A trust is […]

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