This article was written by Darrow advisor Kristin McKenna, CFP® and originally published by Forbes. (more…)
Kristin McKennaDecember 3, 2019
Ways to Invest After Maxing Out a 401(k) If you maxed out your 401(k), you may be wondering where to save next. There are 3 types of accounts you could invest in after maxing out your 401(k): A brokerage account Traditional IRA Roth IRA (subject to income limits) Here are…
Kristin McKennaOctober 8, 2019
5 reasons you shouldn't make nondeductible contributions to an IRA Are non-deductible IRA contributions worth it? Most high-income individuals are unable to make tax-deductible contributions to a traditional IRA due to IRS limits, yet their earnings level may allow the capacity to save more after maxing out a 401(k). Although any…
Kristin McKennaJuly 23, 2019
This article was originally published by Darrow advisor Kristin McKenna, CFP® by Forbes. (more…)
Kristin McKennaJune 3, 2019
If you have ever hired a contractor, you likely have firsthand experience with how important it is to find the right professional–and just how hard that task can be. In any situation, when you don't know enough about a subject to ask the right questions or completely consider all the…
Kristin McKennaMay 8, 2019
As the saying goes, nothing is certain but death and taxes. Though it's hard to argue with the truth, there are often ways improve your situation. Reducing your tax liability can be challenging, but there are several strategies, particularly if you're charitably inclined. When considering which tax-saving strategy might be…
Kristin McKennaApril 12, 2019
No one likes paying taxesÉeven though a high tax bill can be considered a Ôgood problem.' Investors sometimes go to great lengths trying to reduce or eliminate their tax bill. Although being tax-efficient with your investments and financial decisions is a great way to maximize your wealth, making purely tax-driven choices may…
Kristin McKennaFebruary 19, 2019
Timing is everything. Unfortunately, it likely isn't possible to un-do a decision to retire if the market takes a dive shortly thereafter. We all know the financial markets can be volatile, and ups and downs are normal - even necessary to keep the risk/reward framework in check. While these fluctuations…
Kristin McKennaFebruary 19, 2019
The S&P 500 is often used as a measure of the entire US stock market, and for good reason, but that sometimes leads investors to believe they need only invest in a fund that tracks the famed index. To better understand the US equity landscape, it is helpful to explore some of the…
Kristin McKennaFebruary 6, 2019
