Category: Wealth Strategy

There’s one thing we can always count on at the start of each new year — new contributions and gifting limitations from the IRS. As you begin your planning for the year ahead, we’ve highlighted some of the key 2025 changes to be aware of for retirement accounts, health savings accounts, and gifting. Individual Retirement [...]

Many of our clients who retire from large technology companies or start-ups have been approached with opportunities to consult or serve as a board member. While it’s tempting to step away from work entirely, there are several reasons why setting up a business and taking on part-time work may be beneficial for your overall retirement [...]

Starting college is a big life transition for both students and their parents. While your child may be focused on orientation and choosing courses, there are important financial considerations that accompany this change as well. Some are administrative items for you to consider, such as getting legal documents in order, paying expenses from a 529 [...]

“Choose a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life” ~ Confucius. As you approach retirement age, the first step to set yourself on a path for a successful retirement is to envision what that successful retirement will look like. Being able to visualize what you want for your [...]

Sometimes the markets take us on quite a ride over the course of a year. If you find yourself nearing the end of the year facing portfolio losses, use it as an opportunity to take advantage of some effective tax planning strategies. If you are the kind of person who finds checklists helpful, we’ve compiled [...]

As your college student heads off to campus, you may be wondering what expenses the 529 plan can cover versus which expenses are better paid out-of-pocket. Let’s take a closer look at expenses your student may encounter during their academic year and which of those qualify under your 529 plan. What Are “Qualified Expenses?” Qualified [...]

If you have a student beginning graduate school, you may be looking for the best source of funds for the tuition payments. Clients who plan on funding all or a portion of the tuition for adult children or relatives often ask what the optimal funding method is – especially if other allocated savings, such as [...]

When the hard part of filing your tax return is over, it often feels like cause for celebration, and a relief to put behind you until this time next year! But depending on your unique circumstances, you may have seen the result of your filing and found yourself wondering “How did I get here?”. Maybe [...]

The American public is aging at an unprecedented rate. Back in 1985, adults aged 65 and older made up just 11% of the population. Today, this figure is closer to 20%. (Source: Institute on Aging) With an average of 10,000 Americans turning 65 every day, this rapid increase in our elderly population is expected to [...]