From the Desk of John Walsh, CFP® Tax season is a prime chance for fraudsters to make their move. Learn how to recognize some key strategies to watch out for. Tax season is rife with opportunists who use a multitude of nefarious tactics to get you to part with your money. Increasingly sophisticated, even the […]

Consider using tax-advantaged accounts to help lower your tax bill. Even in the wake of complex tax provisions, a key to lowering your tax bill is really quite simple: report lower taxable income. Since few of us actually want to earn less, the next option to consider is to stash as much income as you […]

Proactive investors know that the months before year-end can be an ideal time to make strategic adjustments. While keeping in mind your long-term investment goals, meet with your advisor and coordinate with your tax professional to examine nuances and changes that could impact your typical year-end planning. Mind your RMDs Be thoughtful about required minimum […]

Kickstart your tax season planning with this list of important deadlines, relevant documents and strategy considerations. With the end of the year fast approaching, now’s the time to take advantage of tax-deferred growth opportunities, tax-advantaged investments and charitable giving opportunities, among other strategies. You’ll also want to maximize deductions and credits ahead of tax season. […]

From the Desk of Ernest Luoma, MS, CFP® Higher inflation has been in the headlines non-stop recently and it has become a problem for all of us. It is likely to remain much higher than normal for an extended period of time. Many people have an emergency fund or a large cash account set aside for various reasons […]