When most people think about wealth, they picture numbers on a bank statement. But according to fee-only financial planner Darren Zagarola, true wealth is about something much bigger—freedom, purpose, and living life on your own terms. In this candid conversation, Darren shares how redefining wealth can change not just your finances, but your future.
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The Hidden Cost of Your 401(k)
401(k) balances are near all-time highs, leaving retirement savers feeling pretty good about themselves and their futures. Eventually though, we all have to take distributions from those accounts, and that includes paying taxes. To lessen the tax bite, financial pros recommend a few key tips.
Does Work Ethic Fade with Inheritance?
Will you leave your assets to your heirs? Do you worry if an inheritance will impact them negatively? This article discusses how to determine how much to leave loved ones, and if that money should come with strings attached.
Use Discipline to Become a Middle-Class Millionaire
There aren’t many shortcuts to becoming wealthy. Regardless of its source, saving and investing properly are still the keys to its longevity. Learn some strategies that create middle-class millionaires.
How Your Charitable Giving Priorities Can Impact Future Generations
Living a good life involves many things, including having a satisfying career, strong family ties, good friends, and hobbies you enjoy. Leaving a legacy may be part of what you desire; and charitable giving is a way for us to show future generations the importance of improving the world around us. Learn the importance of having a charitable giving strategy you can communicate to heirs.
How Are IRA Distributions Taxed in New Jersey?
How Required Minimum Distributions are taxed can be confusing. Learn more here.
Your Financial Values are an Important Part of Your Legacy
You may plan to pass along some of your wealth to your heirs. But what about your values? Do they understand and share what’s important to you? Do they understand how to handle the opportunities and responsibilities that come along with some level of wealth? Learn how to convey your financial values to the next generation.
Have a Financial Plan B in Place in Case the Unthinkable Happens
If something were to happen to you and someone else had to manage your affairs, would they know what to do and where to find everything? Learn how to protect yourself and your assets.
Tax Bill Update (The SECURE Act)
The SECURE Act can potentially make significant changes to retirement and 529 Plan accounts. Read about some of the major components here.
How the Auto and Liability Insurances You Select Can Impact Your Financial Plan
Auto insurance and liability coverage are not as boilerplate as you might think. Both come with a variety of options that you need to be aware of. Not having the right coverage can impact your financial independence should an accident occur.
Will I Get My Homestead Rebate After Moving?
This article originally appeared on NJMoneyHelp.com. Learn how you can obtain your homestead rebate after you’ve moved.
Property and Casualty Insurance: An often-overlooked part of one’s financial plan
P&C Insurance is a very important aspect of a comprehensive financial plan, and often overlooked. Not having it – or enough of it – can impact your financial future should an accident occur. Learn what you should look for inside your Homeowners Insurance.
Unusual Medical Tax Deductions You May Not Know About
Tax laws have changed, and in some cases popular deductions have been reduced and even eliminated. However, there are some unusual medical deductions you might not have considered.