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The S&P 500 Is Up 97% Since 2019. What’s The Market Outlook In 2022 And Beyond?
Since 2019, the total return on the S&P 500 is nearly 97% (almost 27% on an average annualized basis).¹ This outperformance is leaving many investors
Worried About Taxes Going Up? 9 Ways To Reduce Tax
While there likely isn’t a magic bullet to wipe out your tax bill, there are ways to layer tax-efficiency into your plan. If you’re concerned
2022 IRS Contribution Limits
The IRS has released the 2022 contribution limits for retirement plans and other cost-of-living adjustments.
What the 4% Rule Gets Wrong About Retirement Income
The 4% rule is one of the most well-known rules of thumb in personal finance. The premise is simple: retirees can withdraw 4% of their
What is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor?
A fiduciary financial advisor has a legal obligation to act in the client’s best interests. Anyone can say they’re a financial planner, so it’s important
Living Off Dividends: Another Retirement Myth?
The idea of living off dividends in retirement sounds nice, but it’s challenging. What investors don’t always realize is how much money they’ll need invested
Should You Change Your Asset Allocation in Retirement?
If you recently retired or are planning to, you likely have questions about how to position your investments going forward. Conventional wisdom suggests investors should
Net Unrealized Appreciation Rules for Company Stock in a 401(k)
If you have company stock in your 401(k), you may want to consider whether to take advantage of net unrealized appreciation at retirement. Under the
How to Donate Your RMD Using Qualified Charitable Distributions
Updated for 2023. Can you give money to charity using your IRA? For individuals 70 1/2 or older – the answer is usually yes. What
What Does it Mean to Early Exercise Stock Options?
If you work for a private company or startup, you may be able to exercise your stock options early. With an early exercise, employees buy
How to Donate Stock to Charity: Donor-Advised Funds
Giving appreciated stocks can be a great way to maximize your gift to charity and your tax benefits. When you donate cash, you’re giving after-tax
Here’s When You Need a Financial Plan – And When You Don’t
Do you need a financial plan? Maybe not. A full written financial plan is a robust analysis as of one point in time. This differs
5 Stock Option Mistakes to Avoid When Your Company Goes Public
Amidst a flurry of IPOs, many employees are experiencing their first major liquidity event from stock options. Unfortunately, for stock option rookies and veterans alike,
Avoid the Double Tax Trap When Making Non-Deductible IRA Contributions
Updated for 2023. Anyone with earned income can make a non-deductible (after tax) contribution to an IRA and benefit from tax-deferred growth. But it may
Explaining the Backdoor Roth and Mega Backdoor Roth IRA
Updated for 2023. Many individuals have heard of the backdoor Roth before, but the mega backdoor Roth is getting a lot of attention recently. Here
Is Bigger Better? Stocks Tend to Underperform After Joining Top 10
With the dominance of the largest U.S. stocks often occupying headlines, it’s worth remembering that the biggest companies don’t always produce the best returns. In
How to Sell Your Business: What to Do Before, During, and After the Sale
The time has finally come: you’re ready to sell your business. Planning for the sale of a small business may seem daunting. Perhaps you’re not
Will Tax Hikes Hurt Stocks? Impact of Tax Rates on the S&P 500
Between the Biden tax plans and other bills already before Congress, it’s likely that some level of tax legislation will make its way into law