Tax Planning

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Simple Tax-Loss Harvesting Strategies for Retirement

By Barb / November 18, 2024

The Potential of Tax-Loss Harvesting for Retirees Retirement is a time to enjoy the fruits of your labor, but it also comes with financial challenges—like stretching your savings to cover…

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The $100,000 Decision: Your 2024 Roth Conversion Master Plan

By Barb / November 4, 2024

2-minute read that could save you thousands The Stakes Are High A 60-year-old with a $500,000 traditional IRA could save over $100,000 in lifetime taxes with the right Roth conversion…

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Financial Monsters: Your 2024 Money Survival Guide

By Barb / October 28, 2024

Let’s face it—money problems in 2024 can feel like battling monsters. They’re sneaky, unpredictable, and always lurking around the corner, ready to pounce when you least expect it. Whether it’s…

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The Truth About Social Security: Are Your Benefits at Risk?

By Barb / August 30, 2024

Social Security has been a safety net for millions of Americans, but it’s facing significant challenges that could affect the benefits you’re counting on. Whether you’re planning for retirement or…

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Think You’re Ready to Retire? The Social Security Change That Might Hold You Back

By Barb / May 3, 2024

The buzz around the rise in the Social Security retirement age is hard to ignore. Let’s clear the air on what this shift means and how it might reshape your…

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How Financially Literate Are You? A Self-Assessment Checklist

By Barb / April 19, 2024

April is here, and it’s not just about spring showers and blooming flowers—it’s also Financial Literacy Month. This time of year, we’re all encouraged to brush up on our financial…

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8 Key Tips to Maximize Your Refund in 2024

By Barb / March 15, 2024

Tax season is here again, and if you’re retired, you’ve got some unique chances to boost your refund. The tax world can be a maze, but with the right moves,…

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What’s the Economic Outlook for Your Retirement?

By Barb / January 12, 2024

Wondering what major money events and economic trends might impact your retirement plans this year and beyond? As headlines make everything sound doom-and-gloom, let’s decode how ongoing changes could affect…

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It’s Tax Season for Your 2018 Returns – Will You Owe More?

By webteam / March 25, 2019

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Are you leaving behind a giant tax bomb for your kids?

By webteam / July 5, 2018

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