Ask The CFP
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November 2024 Welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. As a financial advisor, clients often express concern about helping manage their aging parents’ or relative’s finances. We have put together some tips to help…
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Welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. Today, we’re diving into the world of credit scores. Ever wondered how those three little digits wield so much power over our financial lives? It’s more than…
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Welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP®! Today we are going to be discussing Electric Vehicle Tax Credits. Electric vehicles are revolutionizing the way we drive and helping to reduce our carbon footprint. An EV…
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Hello! In this episode of Ask the CFP®, we’ll delve into a particularly thorny issue: what happens to inheritance and pre-marital dollars in a divorce? The circumstances and decisions leading to divorce are often complex…
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Welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. Today, we are going to discuss a financial strategy that could have a positive impact on your retirement planning: the Backdoor Roth IRA. Now, you might be…
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To see the full transcript from Travis and Kyle’s video, please see below. Kyle : Welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. Today’s topic is an exciting one and you’re in for a treat as…
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Welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. Today we’ll talk about how we keep your investment portfolio on track over time. This is commonly known as rebalancing. A long-term investment portfolio should be well…
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Welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. We’ve been asked to describe our team’s approach to the financial planning process. Our team believes in holistic, goals-based financial planning that puts the client first.…
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Planning a trip is exciting, inspiring…and nerve-wracking. As you compare options, piece together the details, make deposits, and purchase tickets, the whirlwind of anticipation can quickly be derailed by “what ifs…” What if one of…
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Jan. 2024 Welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. Today, we’ll talk about making the shift from saving to spending when you retire. Can you remember your first paid job? Maybe it was…
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Hello everyone and welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. This month’s question is, “How much life insurance do I need?” As with many financial questions, the answer is unique to each and…
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Hello everyone, and welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. This month’s question is, “How do I maximize the tax benefits of charitable gifts?” If you’re charitably inclined, you’re already doing a wonderful thing…
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Hello everyone and welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. This month’s question is, “How do I find my 401(k) expenses? We all know there’s no such thing as a free lunch. 401(k) plans…
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Hello and welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. This month’s question is, “What is the kiddie tax?” The “kiddie tax” is officially known as the Tax on A Child’s Investment and Other…
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Welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. This month’s question is, “Why do CDs and bonds lose value when interest rates increase? When you think of a certificate of deposit, or CD, at…
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Hello everyone and welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. This month’s question is, “Why are POAs important and how do they work?” A power of attorney – or POA is a legally…
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We love this question because the Medicare surcharge, also known as IRMAA, can be costly if someone isn’t aware of it. While IRMAA may sound like a nice lady that lives down the street from…
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In this installment of Ask the CFP ®, our question is Why don’t wills avoid probate? We are frequently asked whether a will is subject to going through probate. There is a common misconception…
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Welcome to Ask the CFP®! In this episode, I’m addressing the question: should I use an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Unlike traditional fixed-rate mortgages, adjustable-rate mortgages – commonly referred to as ARMs – have an interest rate…
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Hello! This month’s Ask the CFP ® question is “When should I begin taking Social Security?” This is a question we hear often, and the answer is…it depends. You can begin drawing Social Security benefits…
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This month’s Ask the CFP® question is What did Congress change in SECURE Act 2.0? Within the large appropriations bill passed by Congress in December of 2022 were multiple changes to retirement accounts and tax…
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Welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP ®segment. This month’s question is, how are 401(k), IRA, and Roth limits changing in 2023? Contribution limits for retirement plans have increased for 2023. In addition to providing…
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Hello everyone and welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP segment. This month’s question is, “how should I handle a family member asking for money?” Money is a powerful force. It can empower charities…
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Hello everyone and welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP segment. This month’s question is, “how much risk should I take with my investments?” Imagine for a moment that you could play a game…