Kevin Oleszewski, Senior Wealth Planner ‘Tis the season to give. In fact, 37% of charitable giving occurs during the last quarter of the year — 20% of it in December alone, according to a survey conducted by the Blackbaud Institute. And while the holidays are traditionally a time to reflect …
Published by Mark Ring, Wealth Advisor Some tasks are easier to accomplish than others, so naturally these are the ones we choose to tackle first, leaving the more difficult tasks for another day. But there are some tasks that are too important to continually put off again and again. Estate …
Published by Daniel Morrison, Wealth Advisor When you hear the words “budget” or “portfolio review,” do you get excited or do you bury your head in the sand? When it comes to money, we all have different personality types. If you’re like the 4 out of 10 Americans who admit that they prefer …
For most students, experts say it remains financially worth it to go to college, despite rising tuition and opportunity costs in relation to increasing wages for workers holding only a high school diploma. The average rate of return (net gain or loss on college investment across a career) is 14%.
Published by Mark Ring, Wealth Advisor People always talk about tactics. When it comes to finances (and everything in life, really) we want quick tricks, insider secrets, and easy hacks. The problem is, we often get so caught up in these tactics that we forget the basics. So, today, instead …
But when the SECURE Act goes into effect – expected on Jan. 1, 2020 – beneficiaries will have to fully distribute taxable accounts within 10 years of the account holder’s death. That could push your loved ones into a higher tax bracket.
As you move toward retirement, you can’t be content just to accumulate assets. You need to develop a retirement income plan that can help guide you when it comes time to turn savings into sustainable retirement income.
