Should Your Business Consider a Pooled Employer Plan (PEP)?

What is a pooled employer plan (PEP)? A PEP is a defined contribution plan for retirement, but rather than the...

What is Estate Planning? A Quick Guide to Making an Estate Plan

What is estate planning? Estate planning is the process of determining how your estate will be allocated once you die...

Investing for the Future: How to Use Your Health Savings Account (HSA) to Save for Retirement

Before we jump into using your HSA as a tool for retirement, let’s cover the basics of what a health...

Should You Invest in Rental Properties in the Current Housing Market?

There will always be demand for housing. Unlike other expenses, which consumers can adjust accordingly, people will always need a...

Why Your Small Business Needs a Buy-Sell Agreement

What is a buy-sell agreement? A buy-sell agreement, much like a will, is a contract that stipulates how members of...

4 Major Changes to Retirement and Tax Planning Due to the SECURE 2.0 Act

SECURE Act 2.0 increases required minimum distributions to age 73 Many types of retirement plans, like traditional IRAs and 401(k)...

401(k) Hardship Withdrawal vs. Borrowing from a 401(k)

401(k) hardship withdrawals With a traditional 401(k), you can only make penalty-free withdrawals after you reach age 59 ½. We always advise...

Tax Loss Harvesting and Qualified Dividends: Two Important Considerations for Portfolio Construction

Tax Loss Harvesting What is tax loss harvesting? Tax loss harvesting is a tax strategy you can use to offset...

5 Charitable Giving Strategies to Maximize Your Impact and Reduce Tax Liability

Today is Giving Tuesday, so let’s explore five charitable giving strategies that can help you maximize your impact and reduce...

Comparing Retirement Plans: Which One is Best for Tax Savings?

Types of Retirement Plans and How They’re Taxed First, consider what distinguishes the different types of retirement plans. Factors include: Timing...