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Controlling Your Controllable
March 26, 2020 | Financial Planning
March has already proven to be an incredibly stressful time for investors. With the continually developing situation surrounding the coronavirus, you should expect more volatility in the weeks to come. So much of what is going on is outside of your control. To help prevent the virus from …
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IndividualsWebinar: The SECURE Act and Your Retirement
March 19, 2020 | Financial Planning
At the end of 2019, the Setting Every Community up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was signed into law, which has a significant impact on retirement planning strategies. With its passage, certain strategies that have been in place for years should now be reevaluated to …
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Understanding the SECURE Act: Inherited IRAs and the “Stretch” Concept
March 05, 2020 | Financial Planning
The SECURE Act, which was signed into law late last year, has several provisions that impact distribution rules for IRAs. Arguably the most noteworthy change is the partial elimination of the “stretch IRA”. Starting in 2020, for IRAs passing to certain beneficiaries – non-eligible designated …
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Four Signs it’s Time to Update Your Estate Plan
February 18, 2020 | Estate Planning
Everyone has an excuse for putting off a visit to their estate planning attorney. An appointment with your attorney may force you to make difficult decisions, can be expensive, and may evoke fears of death. However, having an effective, up-to-date estate plan is vital to achieving your multi- …
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IndividualsWebinar: Important Tax, Savings, & Benefit Updates For 2020
February 06, 2020 | Financial Planning
Every new year brings changes to tax laws, Social Security benefits, healthcare, and more. Some of this important information can be difficult to locate or understand which can make creating a comprehensive plan challenging. Additionally, the passage of the SECURE Act at the …
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5 Tips for Saving Money and Paying Off Debt in 2020
January 27, 2020 | Financial Planning
We are almost at the end of January, a time when our New Year’s resolutions may begin to falter. If one of your resolutions is to start saving more money, or to pay down debt (or even both!), the tips below may help you get back on track and regain the momentum to accomplish your resolutions. …
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All AudiencesWebinar: Breaking Down the SECURE Act
January 07, 2020 | Financial Planning
The SECURE Act has officially passed, but what exactly does it mean? As the biggest retirement legislation in a decade, it can be tough to understand all of the ways this may actually impact your family. Watch now as our team of experts tell you what you need to know. You can …
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Highlights of the Newly Enacted SECURE Act
December 20, 2019 | Financial Planning
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act is designed to expand and preserve retirement saving options for more Americans. While the Act introduces nearly 30 new amendments to the Internal Revenue Code, we highlight 12 changes we believe will be the most impactful for …
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Keeping an Eye on Recent Rulings as the SECURE Act Looks to Pass
December 18, 2019 | Financial Planning
News about finances, health care, and estate planning is constantly changing – modification in laws and regulations can be confusing, and it’s difficult to know how your finances will be affected. Below we outline a few of the most recent changes, particularly proposed updates to retirement …
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2020 Qualified Plan Limits
November 20, 2019 | Financial Planning
Well… it’s that time of year again. Red and gold leaves drift by the window. The pitter-patter of little goblin feet trails off into the chilling night. The gales of November seem too early. And, the IRS announces the qualified plan limits for the next year. The full text of IRS Notice 2019-59 …
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