Do you owe the AMT?
American educational reformer Horace Mann called education “the great equalizer.”1 In football, it’s been said that turnovers are the great equalizer. And anyone who’s ever watched CBS’s “The Amazing Race,” knows airport delays are the great equalizer in a race around … Read more…
Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money
Preparing for retirement is not entirely financial. Your degree of happiness in your “second act” may depend on some factors that don’t come with an obvious price tag. Here are some non-monetary factors to consider as you prepare for your … Read more…
Are You Prepared for an Estate Tax Sunset?
The federal estate tax threshold rose to $24.12 million in 2022 for married couples and $12.06 million for individuals, as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Like several TCJA provisions, the higher estate tax limit is due … Read more…
Global vs. International. What’s the difference?
With international stock markets comprising about 44.1 percent of the world’s capitalization as of 2021, a broad range of investment opportunities exist outside the borders of the U.S.1 For investors who are looking to diversify their mutual fund portfolio with … Read more…
Your Shifting Risk Tolerance
When you created your investment strategy, your asset allocation should have reflected your goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk. But over time, any of those three factors may have changed, and your portfolio may now need adjustments to reflect … Read more…
The SECURE Act Starts the Clock on Inherited IRAs
The “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement” Act (SECURE Act) made significant changes to IRAs inherited after January 1, 2020. For those who inherit IRAs after this date, the SECURE Act requires you to withdraw the inherited funds within … Read more…
