Philanthropy and Available Tax Deductions
Shawna Theriault, CFP®, C.P.A. and Jennifer Thomas, CFP®, discuss the options available for meaningful charitable giving, including establishing charitable trusts, family foundations and donor advised funds.
With Changes Ahead, Taxpayers Can Take Advantage of Current Tax Laws
Tax Manager Dan DiLuzio, C.P.A., leads the group in a case study discussion about year-end tax moves for individuals and businesses, some of the notable changes for the 2017 tax season and some of President-elect Trump’s proposed tax law changes.
Investment Planning Throughout Retirement
Senior Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®,CWS®, and Principal Jennifer Thomas, CFP®, delve into a case study of a couple who are taking more money than they need out of their retirement accounts because of required minimum distributions. The planners discuss ways to minimize the RMDs and how to reinvest the assets.
Investing With a Fixed-Income Focus
In this week’s case study, Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®,leads a discussion on investing with a fixed-income focus; how fixed income can provide peace of mind during the next administration and how the Ten Year Rule can help eliminate an emotional reaction to the market’s movements.
Strategies in Tax Loss Harvesting
Principal Jennifer Thomas, CFP® and Managing Associate K.C. Smith, CFP® discuss a case study about tax loss selling, and how selling some positions in your portfolio can help your tax situation.
A Primer on Medicare and Open Enrollment
Managing Associate K.C. Smith, CFP®, and Bil Lako, CFP®, discuss what seniors need to know about Medicare’s Open Enrollment season, which runs from October 15 through December 7. They cover the important deadlines and the options seniors should consider when choosing their plans.
Life Insurance: Filling an Economic Need
Jim Crone, CLU®, CFS®, joins “Money Talks” to discuss the importance of reviewing life insurance policies, and explores a situation where repositioning an existing life insurance policy was able to create equity in a family’s estate plan.
Fully Understanding Your Required Minimum Distribution
Senior Associate, Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS® delves into a case study with Bil Lako, CFP® about taking required minimum distributions from retirement accounts once an investor reaches age 70 ½.
Evaluating and Comparing Personal Liability Insurance Policies
Managing Associate Shawna Theriault, CFP®, C.P.A., and Dr. Gene explore a case study of an average family whose assets could be at risk because they lack a personal liability policy, also known as an umbrella policy. Shawna explains how lacking this coverage could put their financial future at risk.
Following Generalized Investment Guidelines Means Missing out on Tailoring Decisions to Your Circumstances
Jennifer Thomas, CFP® and Bil Lako, CFP® discuss a case study of a couple who have always done their own financial planning. The experts take a closer look at the generalized advice they’ve followed and how it may not work for them.