Start the Year Strong: A Financial Checklist
The start of the year is a great time to step back and make sure your...
Start the Year Strong: A Financial Checklist
Updates – Income Tax
It’s Not Too Late to Save Taxes for 2024!
It’s Not Too Late to Save Taxes for 2024!
Worried you missed your chance to reduce your income taxes for 2024?...
2025 Tax Facts At A Glance
2025 Tax Facts At A Glance
As you navigate the financial landscape this year, staying informed...
2025 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
2025 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
With the new year comes increased retirement plan contribution limits,...
2024 Year End Tax Planning Checklist
2024 Year End Tax Planning Checklist
As we approach the end of 2024, here are a few simple tax saving tips...
2024 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
2024 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
Here’s what you need to know about 2024 retirement plan contribution...
Washington State’s 7% Capital Gains Tax Explained
Washington State’s 7% Capital Gains Tax Explained
Washington State's 7% capital gain tax has been signed into law and survived legal challenge in the WA State supreme court. Here's what you need to know and what you can do to prepare!
How Much of Your Social Security Income is Taxable?
How Much of Your Social Security Income is Taxable?
Is my social security taxable? How much will I pay? Is there anything I can do? These are very common questions when thinking about your retirement income plan. Here's what you need to know.
529 Plans – Taxes, Estate Planning, and Funding College
529 Plans – Taxes, Estate Planning, and Funding College
Paying for college isn’t cheap and it’s not getting cheaper, whether you’re planning for kids or grandkids. Here's why a 529 plan is a great first step toward making sure your children or grandchildren can achieve their educational aspirations.
3 Tips to Maximize Your HSA
3 Tips to Maximize Your HSA
Health Savings Accounts, or HSAs, can be a great way to pay for healthcare expenses and save taxes. And, with these 3 tips, you can significantly increase your HSA's impact.
Financial Planning for a Child with Special Needs
Financial Planning for a Child with Special Needs
Planning for a child with special needs carries a range of complexities. There is no single best strategy – your situation needs a customized approach, but these strategies should help make an informed decision for your child and family.
Can you gift too much?
Can you gift too much?
A discussion of giving too much away might initially seem strange. But, if you’re not careful, you might inadvertently end up with a tax bill on funds you give away. This is called the gift tax and the IRS expects you to know it. After all, they’ve generously listed it on their website for you to read! So, how does it work?
The Mega Backdoor Roth Solo 401(k) for Solopreneurs
The Mega Backdoor Roth Solo 401(k) for Solopreneurs
The Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k) has typically been reserved for select Fortune 500 companies. Here's how you - the Solopreneur - can access this little known strategy!
Taxes & Highly Appreciated Assets – An Introduction
Taxes & Highly Appreciated Assets – An Introduction
You might be an early employee at Microsoft, a successful real estate investor, or the owner of a small business that has taken off. In each case, you own something worth a lot more than when you first acquired it. Now you’re staring down a large capital gain tax bill if you sell. Are you just stuck or is there anything you can do? We have a few ideas!
Taxes & Highly Appreciated Real Estate
Taxes & Highly Appreciated Real Estate
You own a few rentals, maybe an apartment building or two, and you’re looking at simplifying your life by selling them and retiring, but the tax bill is daunting. In this Real Estate Edition of our Strategic Guide to Highly Appreciated Assets, we’ll look at a case study and strategies you might consider if you find yourself in this situation.
Is your retirement as ready as you are?
You’ve saved for years—but turning that into steady income takes more than guesswork. A clear plan helps you avoid mistakes and enjoy retirement with confidence.