Ever wonder what the tax limits are around charitable giving? Read on to get answers to some of the most common questions. For even more information, visit our Charitable Planning web page. How much can I give? You can give away as much as you want to anyone you want at any time you want....Read More
Karl Frank, CFP and Nathan Merrill discuss the tax law changes that are most likely to affect business owners and other employers. At the end of 2022, Congress passed more than 90 changes to the tax laws and many of these affect employers, especially with retirement plans.Roth-a-mania, many new rules around after-tax retirement plans, most...Read More
By March, about two-thirds of people will have abandoned their New Year’s resolution. Resolutions are tricky things – they often require an investment of time, money, or social capital; and it’s easy to make them too strict (i.e., “I’ll bike every day this year”) or hard to measure (a resolution to “bike more this year”...Read More
At the end of 2022, Congress passed over 90 changes to the tax code. On February 2nd, we held a Zoominar where I summarized the bigger changes that affect most people. Here are some of the tax laws and limits not discussed in the Zoominar: Gift Tax Exclusion Rises to $17,000 One of the most popular...Read More
At the end of 2022, Congress passed over 90 changes to the tax code. One of them is particularly interesting because it allows people between the ages of 60 and 63 to contribute more to their retirement accounts than anyone else, at any age. Is A Reverse Donut Hole A Cinnamon Roll? Perhaps you have...Read More
Planning for the future is essential for any business, but it can be difficult to know where to start. After you have a business financial plan, then you can start to implement some of the strategies. This article provides a Quick Start to financial planning for a business. A business owner’s personal financial plan starts...Read More
When someone passes away, the surviving loved ones have a lot of work to do. With our decades of experience, we have created three checklists to simplify matters and reduce the stress. What to do when a loved one dies Family financial album Preparing for the end-of-life workbook Read on for links to the digital...Read More
Retirement is a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor after a lifetime of hard work. However, ensuring that you have a secure retirement income is crucial for maintaining your standard of living and achieving financial stability. Planning for a secure retirement income can seem overwhelming, but with the right approach and...Read More
In 2022, most investments declined in value. This was the worst year in 95 years for bonds. It also saw a run-of-the-mill, average bear market for US and international equities. On the other hand, alternative investments, by and large, gained value in 2022. For the complete commentary, please email clientcare@assetsandincome.com (or contact our team...Read More