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Don’t Forget Taxes on Social Security Benefits in Retirement By Lee F. Hediger

Posted August 1, 2023

Too often, individuals planning for their golden years forget to consider the federal taxes they will need to pay on their Social Security benefits. Unfortunately, these oversights can take a considerable bite out of one’s expected income in retirement. Generally, if the income you rely on in retirement comes from sources other than Social Security, […]

How to Carve a Pathway to Strong Financial Wellness By Olga Ismail

Posted July 5, 2023

It is good practice to assess your physical and mental well-being regularly to identify changes you may make to improve your current circumstances. For some, this may result in simply eating a healthier diet, committing to a more rigorous exercise routine or working with a therapist or other licensed medical professional. The same advice applies […]

Gifts of Education Becoming More Valuable in 2024 By Lee F. Hediger

Posted June 28, 2023

Under the Secure Act 2.0, generous grandparents have even more reasons to establish 529 educational savings plans for their grandchildren in 2024, when new rollover provisions take effect. Contributions to 529 plans grow tax-deferred and can be withdrawn by beneficiaries tax-free when used to pay for qualifying education expenses, including tuition, books, computers, and room […]

Saving for Children’s College and Private School Education with 529 Plans By Brendan T. Hayes

Posted June 7, 2023

College tuition costs continue to rise, forcing families to plan far in advance for how they will afford the future costs of their children’s higher education. Taking advantage of a 529 saving plan helps families reach these goals while providing significant tax benefits. Contributions you make today to a 529 college-saving plan grow tax-deferred until […]

Planning for Spending During Retirement By Todd A. Moll, CFP®, CFA

Posted March 29, 2023

One of the primary objectives of financial planning is to ensure that individuals have more than ample spendable cash flow during their retirement years. Navigating the careful balance between spending too much and possibly running out of funds or spending too little and missing out on all the potential joys of retirement is no simple […]

Managing Finances When the Kids Move Back Home By Brendan T. Hayes

Posted March 7, 2023

According to Pew Research Center, half of adults ages 18 to 29 were living with one or both of their parents in 2022. This was down from a peak of 52% in June 2020 but still significantly higher than the 44 percent who were living with their parents in 2010. While these living arrangements can […]

Maintaining the Power of your Power of Attorney By Brendan T. Hayes

Posted December 9, 2020

A power of attorney is a legal document in which you grant to someone else the authority to oversee your financial affairs and make prudent decisions on your behalf if and when you are unable to do so on your own.  Those decisions could be as mundane as paying household bills during a temporary period […]

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