Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and Senior Associate Logan Daniel, CFP®, CRPC®, to discuss how the Secure Act 2.0 included provisions that could help a couple’s situation with resuming student loan payments and money remaining in a 529 plan.
Regardless of what stage you’re at—whether you’re just starting out or if you’re a savvy investor—in this episode of Planning Priorities, Managing Associate Melanie Wells, CFP®, will provide tips on becoming a more informed investor.
Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, and Associate Clay Norman, CFP®, are joined by Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, to provide advice for a couple of listeners who need help motivating their college grad to pay attention to his financial future and work toward independence.
Approximately 50% of all Gen Z respondents to one survey, engaged in freelance work of some kind. Bookkeeping and taxes present significant challenges to those choosing to go down this path.
In this Planning Priorities episode, Scott Brown, CFS®, Senior Consultant, Retirement Services, explains how just 1% can make a difference in your retirement savings.
As young adults embark on their first real job, get married, or start a family, they might want to make preparing for retirement a financial priority. The best time to start investing is now — for two key reasons: compounding and tax management.
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.
You may think of Social Security as just something for retired people. However, Social Security is with you throughout your entire life. We explain more!
Even if you have someone prepare your tax return for you, you should still understand the basic terms and concepts related to tax terminology. We define the key terms and answer some of the frequently asked questions!
Taxes can take a big bite out of your total investment returns, so it’s helpful to look for tax-advantaged strategies when building a portfolio. But keep in mind that investment decisions shouldn’t be driven solely by tax considerations; other factors to consider include the potential risk, the expected rate of return, and the quality of the investment.
