Are you enjoying the fruits of your labor? Retirement can be a wonderful chapter, but ensuring your financial house is not just in...
Howard Hook, CFP®, CPA, CAP®
Family Wealth Planning, Tax Planning
IRS Delays RMD Clarity for Inherited Retirement Accounts (Again)
Whoops…they did it again! On April 16, the IRS issued Notice 2024-35, further kicking the can down the road regarding whether certain...
Five Things You Need to Do as You Approach Retirement
For most of us, the thought of retirement is something that comes to mind as we get closer to milestone dates, such as your 65th...
When Do I Have to Take My First IRA Distribution?
This article originally appeared on njmoneyhelp.com. Photo: pixabay.com A reader of Ask NJ Money Help sent in the following question:...
Charitable Giving Strategies, Tax Planning
Did You Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution in 2022?
Did you make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA in 2022? If so, keep reading because there's something you need...
Buying Individual Stocks is a Dangerous Game
Buying individual stocks may be the most tempting thing investors do when it comes to their investments. This temptation increases...
Now May Be The Right Time For Tax-Loss Selling
What is Tax-Loss Selling? Taxes were recently due, and you may still be reeling from the sting of paying heavily due to significant...
Can I Retire?
One of the most common questions we receive from clients is, "Can I (we) retire?" We typically look first to a retirement cash flow...
2021 Year-End Tax Planning Tips
Year-end tax planning traditionally includes accelerating deductions into the current year and pushing off income into future years...
‘Gap Retirements’ Divide Baby Boomer Couples
The retirement income levels for American are improving moderately but steadily from last year, according to data from the Employee...
Investing, Retirement Planning
3 Actions That Help You Reap Big Rewards on Your 401(k)
Participating and contributing to a 401(k) plan at work provides you with a significant advantage over someone who is not eligible to...
Maintaining Flexibility in an Uncertain World
When making decisions about the future, let's face it: we like to know precisely what the future will hold. It helps us feel...