Given the size of our growing national debt it’s no wonder so many people believe taxes will be higher in the future. We have an ageing population and there are a number of factors at work: There’s the annual deficit plus money needed to fund Medicare and Social Security, just to mention a few.
Congress labeled it the SECURE Act, because it’s a better sell to the public. But, what Uncle Sam really wanted to do was make their spending programs more secure – hence, securing reelection.
Yes, Virginia, Series I bonds sold from November 2021 through April 2022 earn interest at 7.12%. Oops.
Remember when we heard the SECURE Act eliminated the stretch IRA for most all non-spouse beneficiaries?
There are many possible tax strategies available. The question, of course, is which, if any, are appropriate for you.
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® You’re probably wondering, “What does the electoral college debate have to do with Thanksgiving? Nothing. It maybe has more to do
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® “If you think investing is fun, you’re doing something wrong.”
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Virtually all insurance companies will be using the newer 2012 mortality tables in 2016. Why is that important? The answer is
A slim majority of economists don’t believe they will. We’ll soon see if these ‘experts’ are right.
As you may or may not know, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is due to expire at the end of next year – just 16 months from now. The Biden Administration has proposed new tax increases worth knowing about.
If you are one of those asking the ‘will my money last’ question, there’s a way you can find out just what your probabilities are!
