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The Medicare Part B premium will be $185 per month in 2025, a 5.9% increase from this year’s $174.70. Most individuals pay no premium for Part A, as long as they’ve paid into Medicare at…
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**UPDATE 12/11/24** Thanks to your overwhelming generosity, all the gifts listed below were purchased, and we still have a week to go! If you would still like to donate, we will accept gifts card to…
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Share Wealth and Save on Taxes this Holiday Season The holiday season is a time for giving, and for those who wish to share their wealth, there are financially efficient strategies that help you give…
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An RIA is dedicated to their clients’ future: helping them toward financial and personal success. So, you’ve probably given a lot of thought to your own future: what will happen to your business and your…
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Estate planning is an essential process for anyone looking to manage their assets, protect their loved ones, and establish a clear path for how their estate will be handled after they pass. Despite its importance,…
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This article was written by Elaine Floyd, CFP® and modified from the original, found here. A key feature of Medicare—and any insurance really—is that the system only works if people maintain continuous coverage. This is why…
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The article aims to answer the question “Is Cash Back Taxable?” Below is an excerpt from the original article, you can read the full piece on MoneyGeek HERE.* Are cash‐backs received from purchases considered taxable income? …
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Financial Planning Tips for Couples: Build a Stronger Financial Future – Together Openness is key to a strong and thriving relationship, especially when it comes to finances. When couples are transparent about their financial status,…
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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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Please note that our offices are closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
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by Michael Torney, J.D., CFP®, LL.M. I remember the first time I saw a show on Broadway. Les Misérables and I was a kid. I was hooked. The energy from the performers, the full house, the…
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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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“The best-laid schemes of mice and men gang aft agley.” -Robert Burns What should you do if a plan you made isn’t working? Let’s look at how exit planning can position business owners to successfully…
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Welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. Today, we’ll talk about a disruption that occurs every four years in the United States……. presidential elections. Politics and the markets are intertwined because our market…
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By Wesley Sebacher, CFP®, CAIA® Investing in company stock through an employer-sponsored retirement plan can present individuals with an opportunity known as Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA). NUA allows employees to take advantage of potentially significant…
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Planning for a successful future can seem overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you make time? Which questions should you ask? Today, we’ll present a process that can help you organize your thoughts and…
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By Mike Vredenburgh CFP®, AIF®, ChFC® – Senior Advisor This is the second and final part of my blog series (Part One HERE) focusing on charitable giving. Specifically, completing charitable gifts using tax-efficient strategies such…
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by Kevin Ward CFP® – Advisor I recently wrote a blog post about Buy-Sell Agreements and why they are an important planning tool for business owners. Another contingency plan scenario that requires additional planning is…
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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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by Kevin Ward CFP® – Advisor Back in July I wrote a blog about how and why business owners should diversify their personal net worth and overall wealth. So, how do you ensure that your…
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By Stephanie Rogers CFA, CFP®, Senior Advisor When your adult child in their 20s wants to buy a house and may not qualify for a mortgage loan, what is the best way to help them? …
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by Andrew Kelsen – Head of Alternative Investments Setting expectations for alternative investments 2019 through 2022 were not normal times. The combination of COVID, war in Ukraine, sharp episodes of inflation, white hot deal markets…