
Dave Ramsey Is Just Plain WRONG!
Is paying off your mortgage earlier right for you? I came across an article this weekend from a very well-known financial commentator that outlines 7 "tips" for paying off a mortgage faster. While these tips, do illustrate a path to paying down your mortgage faster,...
Should You Gift your Kids your House to Avoid Taxes
As I mentioned yesterday this is a complicated issue with multiple factors. While your parents CAN gift you the house, there are both advantages and disadvantages to doing this so you will just have to weigh each of these to determine what makes the most sense for...
New RMD Rules Allow You to Turn Charitable Donations into Retirement Income
Are you planning for a secure and rewarding retirement? Do you want to make a meaningful impact through charitable donations? Thanks to the latest Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rules, you can now combine both goals and turn your charitable contributions into...
Eliminate Capital Gains Taxes with Opportunity Zones
In the world of investing, capital gains taxes can significantly impact your net returns. However, a relatively new tax incentive program known as Opportunity Zones offers a way to defer, reduce, and even eliminate capital gains taxes. This program, introduced by the...
The Impact of Inflation on Your Retirement Plan: Strategies to Mitigate Risk
As we have seen recently, inflation can have a profound impact not only on your day-to-day spending, but also on your retirement plan, eroding the purchasing power of your savings over time. To ensure that your retirement funds maintain their value and continue to...
Health Savings Accounts as a Tax Strategy and Retirement Savings
In today's fast-paced world, financial planning has become more critical than ever. People are actively seeking ways to optimize their tax strategies and secure their future retirements. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have emerged as a popular option that not only...
The Social Security Tax Torpedo
Social Security is an essential part of the retirement plan for many Americans. It provides a reliable stream of income during retirement, and it's funded by a payroll tax paid by both employees and employers. However, there is a little-known provision in the tax code...