With deadlines for filing tax returns approaching we are beginning to remind people that the deadline for making their permitted annual deposits into their retirement accounts is also approaching. Even if you have a Roth IRA you may want to consider the different...

Lately we’re being asked about taxes and life insurance, and whether or not beneficiaries of a life insurance policy have to pay income taxes on that money, or whether the estate has to pay taxes on it. The simple answer is, usually, no. But because there can be...

A simple cure for that risk This week’s article tells us “experts want you to start saving as soon as possible, no matter what amount you can afford to put away.” The first goal being to simply get into the habit of saving for the future because the future comes...

Commentary: “At a time when COVID-19 is generating massive financial uncertainty for individuals, companies, and societies, an important new report from Bank of America examines the unique saving and investing challenges facing women. It marks the launch of a new...

Commentary: If you are a Federal civil servant employee and contemplating putting in your retirement papers this year, you may want to verify what your lifetime benefits will be, and how they are calculated. It isn’t just a question of age, which is how most of us...

Commentary: Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a conversation with a financial professional and realized you have no understanding of the meaning of the words he is using? We try to keep things simple around our office, and go to great lengths to make sure...

Commentary: It always seems to be this time of year when clients begin to ask if they are on track for retirement. There are so many factors that go into answering that question, we thought to share with you several customizable calculators that will allow you to run...

Commentary: This week’s article references back to a topic we have been reflecting on over the past few months and that is the understanding that “retirees face a number of challenges to their financial security, including living longer and facing the danger of...

Commentary: When we speak about retirement savings, we often talk about products that can provide an income stream you can’t outlive. However, there is something else that you probably should consider. If you plan on leaving some of your retirement savings to...