August is National “Make a Will” Month, and it’s a great annual reminder to update your will if needed and create a will if you don’t have one already. A will is an important estate-planning document that can help you transfer your assets with ease. Having a proper will can
I know it’s mid-year of 2023, but are you thinking about your taxes and financial strategies for 2026? If not, you should be. We had this conversation with a client who is planning on selling their business soon, and they were surprised to hear that 2026 is such an important
The traditional retirement age in the United States is 65, the age at which most people are eligible to begin receiving full Social Security benefits. But many people feel the allure of leaving the workforce much sooner. Many Americans are deciding to retire earlier than planned, whether by choice or
PAYING YOUR KIDS AS A BUSINESS OWNER Paying your children may be one of the most underutilized tax strategies of small businesses owners. Yes, you can hire your children to work for you, and you’re able to pay them a legitimate wage. There are multiple planning opportunities that become available
Knowing how much cash you have coming in and how much is going out is important, but knowing why and where the money is going is another level of awareness most don’t take the time to dissect. Whether you’re a business owner or non-business owner planning for retirement, having a
Unlocking Retirement Wealth: The Power of the Solo 401(k) and Backdoor Roth IRA When it comes to investing for retirement, there’s a plethora of choices at our disposal. The options may range from traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, and Roth IRAs, to lesser-known alternatives such as the Solo 401(k) and Backdoor Roth
When contributing to your IRA or 401(k) you can opt to either make these contributions as tax-deferred or as Roth. However, you might be wondering when should you choose one over the other? Or what are the differences and similarities in the 2 types of contributions? Or, even, what is
The Internal Revenue Service has released new limits for the coming year for retirement accounts. Due to high inflation we are seeing some of the highest increases ever to allow you to contribute to your 401(k), IRA, Roth IRA and other retirement accounts. Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) IRA contribution limits
A Roth conversion is a process in which an individual converts funds from a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) or 401(k) plan into a Roth IRA. This type of conversion can be a powerful tool for retirement savings, as it allows individuals to pay taxes on their contributions up front
Roth vs Pre-Tax Savings Funding a Roth vs Pre-Tax investment vehicle is always a hot topic when trying to decide the type of retirement savings that’s best for you. There are multiple factors that come into play; and unfortunately, some of those factors we won’t know until retirement, such