Kristin McKenna, CFP® is frequently published in the national news media. She’s a Senior Contributor at Forbes and has been published by U.S. News & World Report, TheStreet, Business Insider, and the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors Magazine, with quotes in Bloomberg, Kiplinger, MarketWatch, GOLF Magazine, and Huffpost, among others. Kristin has also been invited to be a panelist for several events around stock option financial planning.
A securities-backed line of credit is like a home equity line of credit in many ways, though with this type of loan, the collateral is your investment account, not a home. A securities-backed line of credit (SBLOC) allows investors to get cash by borrowing against their investable assets versus liquidating
The sale of a business marks a major life event. It’s emotional, stressful, and exciting all at the same time. And unfortunately, it’s often a lot of work. Most business owners will only experience the process of selling a business once in their life. This is both good and bad
There are many financial planning considerations before, during, and after a divorce. A key part of the process from a financial standpoint is dividing the assets. Generally, couples split the value of their assets 50-50 (though not always). But that doesn’t mean the actual assets are just split down the
Working for a startup can pay off big financially, but a lot must go right along the way. If you are considering taking a job at a startup or private company with plans for an exit, there’s a lot to consider before accepting an offer. Depending on your life stage
The Secure Act 2.0 was signed into law December 29th, 2022, bringing more major changes to tax law. Among the most notable changes include a significant step towards ‘Rothification’ through expanded use, new requirements, and even a way to move money from college savings accounts to a Roth IRA. Here
Updated for 2023. Planning can help optimize annual required minimum distributions depending on your goals and cash flow needs. After the passing of Secure Act 2.0, RMD age increases to 73 for taxpayers born in 1951 – 1959, increasing to age 75 for those born in 1960 or later. Taxpayers
Updated for 2024. Anyone with earned income can make a non-deductible (after tax) contribution to an IRA and benefit from tax-deferred growth. But it may not be worth it due (in part) to often overlooked ongoing recordkeeping requirements. For many, the biggest risk and most common downfall is significant: paying
Putting extra cash towards your mortgage doesn’t lower your payment If you have extra cash and are considering putting it towards paying down your mortgage early, you should be aware that it won’t automatically reduce your payment. Putting extra cash towards your mortgage doesn’t change your payment unless you ask
Amidst the vast uncertainty in the markets right now, it’s more important than ever for investors to understand the benefits—and limitations—of diversification. Having the right investment mix for your situation is critical in good times in the financial markets and during downturns. While you can’t control the ups and downs
This article was written by Darrow advisor Kristin McKenna, CFP® and originally published by Forbes.