Posts Tagged ‘RMD’
Your Portfolio During Volatility and Inflation
Written By: Nick Ziarek, CFP® , CFA After markets set record highs the first few days of 2022, they have been on a steady decline. The new year ushered in a renewed focus on inflation. The government’s most common inflation measure is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which pushed through 7% in January and hit 7.87%…
Read MoreTip of the Month | March 2022
Written By: Kevin Reardon, CFP® Retirement Income Strategies for High-Net-Worth Individuals For our high-net-worth clients approaching and in retirement, you may have the ability to manage your way into a lower tax bracket compared to when you were working. Here are some factors that might help you achieve that: If still working, maximize pre-tax retirement…
Read MoreNon-Cash Donations to Charity
Written By: Brian Ellenbecker, CFP®, EA, CPWA®, CIMA®, CLTC® Purpose and legacy have long been important considerations for many people as their wealth increases over time. You want to feel good by doing good, all while making sure your money goes as far as possible. There are many tax-advantaged ways to donate that are beneficial…
Read MoreDonating Appreciated Stock vs. Using a Qualified Charitable Distribution
By Brian Ellenbecker CFP®, EA®, CPWA®, CIMA®, CLTC® Donating Appreciated Stock vs. Using a Qualified Charitable Distribution – which option is right for you? For charitably inclined individuals, there are an abundance of options available to donate money to charity while also maximizing the tax benefit. Two of the most popular options are donating appreciated stock and…
Read MoreBenefits of Donating to Charity Using Your Retirement Assets
By Kevin Reardon, CFP® How can you use your retirement assets to lower your taxes and make a difference in the world? Make a tax-free Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) gift from your IRA to the charity(ies) of your choosing. This will lower your taxable income AND provide support to organizations that are making the world…
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