Tag: Financial planning

How to Create A Risk-Free Investment Strategy.

So, you want to dive into the stock market without losing your sanity or, more importantly, your hard-earned cash? Here’s a strategy that’s not exactly ‘rocket science’ – Here’s a risk-free investment strategy that’s a ‘diet version’ of a financial plan. It surely doesn’t cover all the bases, but it’s sure to spice up your next dinner party conversation.

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IRAs With Excess Assets Impact Family Members Too!

After passage of the SECURE Act of 2019, non-spouse IRA beneficiaries are now required to liquidate their inherited IRAs by the end of the 10th year. Often, that means they’ll be withdrawing taxable income from the inherited IRAs during their peak earning years – great gift for Uncle Sam, but not so good for the kids.

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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.

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Beware of Tax Torpedoes and the IRMAA Cliff

Tax traps are waiting. Did you it’s possible to be smack in the middle of the 22% tax bracket, yet taking an additional $1,000 in income could make that additional money taxable at 40%? It can happen to some taxpayers. In fact, there are other pitfalls many aren’t aware of, as well.

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