Blog tagged as IRA

2022 Contribution Limits

11/17/2021 08:06 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)

Preparing for retirement got a little more room as the IRS announced new contribution limits for 2022. Here's a look at the new limits.

Tax Planning in Turbulent Times

11/16/2021 08:21 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)

Whether you’re saving, investing, spending, bequeathing, or receiving wealth, there’s scarcely a move you can make without considering how taxes might influence the outcome. But how do we plan when we cannot know?

Could Custodial IRAs Help Young Adults Buy Homes?

11/12/2021 08:00 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)

Individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) are for retirement saving, right? Absolutely. Is that their only purpose? Not necessarily.

Are You Eligible for Catch-Up Contributions?

11/09/2021 09:35 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)

Catch-up contributions can be a great way to make up for lost time when it comes to retirement savings. Are you eligible?

Do You Know Who You're Leaving Your Money To?

09/29/2021 10:02 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)

Sending your kid off to college comes with a hefty pricetag. As you begin the college planning process, keep these 5 common mistakes in mind.

As of Now, Social Security Benefits Will Be Cut By 2034. Here Are 5 Ways to Help Fill the Gap

09/10/2021 11:33 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)

If a reduction in Social Security benefits has you worried, strategizing multiple sources of income and planning ahead is key. Here are 5 ways to help fill the gap.

Tax Planning in Turbulent Times Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning

09/02/2021 11:15 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)

Tax planning isn’t just for your investments. Life happens. Often, we cannot predict its next moves, but it's possible to weave each event into the tax-planning fabric of your financial life.

Tax Planning in Turbulent Times Part 1: The Tools of the Tax-Planning Trade

08/31/2021 11:05 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)

The particulars may evolve, but it seems there are always an array of tax breaks to encourage us to save toward our major life goals—such as retirement, healthcare, education, emergency spending, charitable giving, and wealth transfer.

Possible Tax Changes That May Come With The Biden Presidency

11/13/2020 06:36 PM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)

A major part of President-elect Biden’s proposed changes to taxation is his pledge to not increase taxes on those making less than $400,000...

What Issues Should I Consider When Having (Or Adopting) A Child?

07/27/2020 08:02 AM By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA - Comment(s)

Having or adopting a child is a life-changing experience. While there’s amazing joy in watching your child take his or her first step or speak his or her first words, there can also be a lot of stress when it comes to managing your family’s finances.