Investing
Did You Know the Government Subsidizes Market Losses in Traditional IRA and 401K accounts?
True! Market losses aren’t all yours. The IRS subsidizes part of them.
October 28, 2022
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Estate
Planning for Retirement? Here are a few tips!
For some people, planning for retirement can feel like trying to eat an elephant; but, it doesn’t have to be that way. Before making big decisions, it’s always important to get the ducks lined-up first.
September 29, 2022
Retirement
Customer Service is a Problem at Social Security
Have you tried to call Social Security lately? If so, this won’t come as much of a surprise – customer service is all but non-existent.
August 22, 2022
IFG Viewpoint & Outlook
SECURE Act 2.0: RMD Age Hikes Coming?
RMD age hikes may not be the blessing you think. The question just might be who is more secure? Retirees or future government spending?
August 8, 2022
Family Issues
Managing an Inheritance
Managing inherited money isn’t as simple as depositing the check and picking some sure-fire investments.
July 11, 2022
Planning
Remember 1966? How About 1967?
Retirement decisions can be momentous. Which year you would have remembered would depend on if you retired back then… and which year!
June 28, 2022
Annuities
Two Interesting Investment Strategies – But No Free Lunch.
No investment strategy is without some kind of risk; but, I think this comes close. Take a look:
June 20, 2022
Retirement
Annual Social Security Trustee Report Urges Reform
The annual Social Security trustees’ report is to advise Congress on the financial condition of the Social Security system over the next 75 years. If they project that 100% of benefits will be paid, it’s said to be in balance and no action will be needed. If they project a shortfall, they call on Congress to fix the problem by either raising taxes, cutting benefits, or some combination of the two.
June 14, 2022
Uncategorized
A SECURE Act Defense Strategy
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.
June 6, 2022
Planning
Tax Planning for Retirement Income
Tax Planning doesn’t stop at retirement. In fact, tax planning is important for optimizing retirement income – and it changes during all four stages of retirement.
May 23, 2022
