Looking for Quick Cash? Try to Avoid Retirement Savings

If you find yourself looking for a quick source of cash, your retirement savings may look like a tempting option. However, if you are under age 59½ and withdraw money from a traditional IRA or qualified retirement account, you will likely pay both income tax and a 10% early-distribution tax on your federal return; your state may also charge an early-withdrawal penalty in addition to the regular state income tax.

Plan for Health Care Costs to Protect Your Retirement Savings

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, and Senior Associate Logan Daniel, CFP®, CRPC®, team up to address a couple’s question on how to budget for health care costs in retirement, as reports show retirees can need anywhere between $212,000 and $383,000 for health care costs.

Financial Moves to Minimize Taxes; You Need to Consider All Aspects

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Associate Peter Lynch and Senior Financial Planner Giuliana Barbagelata, CFP®, to discuss a couple looking to shift money around now to minimize the impact of required minimum distributions in the future. The experts discuss the many moving parts in their financial plan needing consideration before making any moves today.