Losing a loved one can be a difficult experience. Despite the emotional trauma involved, you may also be responsible for handling a variety of financial, legal, and administrative tasks. You may find yourself unsure of where to begin and what to do. However, do not be hasty when settling your loved one’s estate. Important decisions … Read more
FIRE – Four Things to Know About This Hot Retirement Movement. Many workers look forward to the day they can finally retire, and for some, an early retirement would be a dream come true. Others are turning this dream into a reality by retiring in their 30s or 40s. But how are they able to … Read more
The IRS recently issued its annual list of tax scams. The list highlights various scams that taxpayers may encounter, many of which occur during tax filing season. Here are some of the scams that are highlighted on the list. Phishing Phishing scams usually involve unsolicited emails or fake websites that pose as legitimate IRS sites … Read more
How our coin phrase (pun intended) “Wealth Without Worry” drives us every day in our approach to planning and in building every relationship with our clients. Check out other videos from HoLo: What Is Risk Correlation? Estate Planning Considerations:
What health services aren’t covered by Medicare? Original Medicare — Part A hospital insurance and Part B medical insurance — offers broad coverage, but many services are not covered. Some may be fully or partially covered by a Part C Medicare Advantage Plan, which replaces Original Medicare, or a Medigap policy, which supplements Original Medicare. … Read more
Earnings Season: What Investors Can Take Away from Corporate Reports Publicly traded companies are required to report their financial performance to regulators and shareholders on a quarterly basis. Earnings season is the often-turbulent period when most companies disclose their successes and failures. U.S. companies included in the S&P 500 index suffered year-over-year earnings declines in … Read more
Balancing 401(k) and HSA Contributions If you have the opportunity to contribute to both a 401(k) and a health savings account (HSA), you may wonder how best to take advantage of them. Determining how much to contribute to each type of plan will require some careful thought and strategic planning. Understand the tax benefits A … Read more
Determine Eligibility for Itemized Deductions. Year-end planning is required to determine if capped itemized deductions still exceed the modified standard deduction Consider accelerating income into 2019 or delay income until 2020. Some people may benefit from lower tax brackets. Max out your employer-sponsored retirement plan contributions. The deadline for funding 401(k), 403(b) or 457 plans is Dec. 31. … Read more
Each year for its Retirement Confidence Survey, the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) surveys 1,000 workers and 1,000 retirees to assess how confident they are in their ability to afford a comfortable retirement. Once again, in 2019, retirees expressed stronger confidence than workers: 82% of retirees reported feeling “very” or “somewhat” confident, compared with 67% … Read more
If you are concerned about the high costs of long-term care but don’t want to purchase traditional long-term care (LTC) insurance, you might consider two strategies that combine permanent life insurance coverage with long-term care benefits. Keep in mind that any payouts for covered LTC expenses reduce (and are usually limited to) the life insurance … Read more
Collectible assets such as fine art, antiques, coins, and gems are one way to diversify your investment portfolio. But it can be difficult to predict if or when the money you invest will provide a return. Here are a few things you should know about collectibles before investing in them. Not all collectibles are valuable. Some … Read more
Volatility gives us a great opportunity to buy things on sale – just ask Warren Buffet…that is – if you can keep your emotions in check! In this video, Sam and Dan talk about recent volatility in the stock market and how both growth and value investors can leverage the fluctuations in portfolio construction. Check … Read more
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