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How much will you pay in taxes in retirement on your IRA, 401K and other investments? Learn how some forward-looking tax strategies could help you save thousands on Retirement Solutions Radio show, “This is How Your Different Income Sources Get Taxed in Retirement And How Planning Could Help You Save Thousands!” Listen Now! Our firm…

If you plan on retiring anytime in the next 5 years, the countdown has begun. Discover the 5 critical steps you must take before calling it quits. Don’t miss Retirement Solutions Radio show, “Countdown to Retirement …The 5 Critical Steps You Must Take Before You Can Call It Quits!” Listen Now! Our firm assists retirees…

There’s an old saying: A rising tide lifts all boats. Applied to the economy, this means that general improvements could benefit all participants within the economy. The same appears to be true for women.1 As the U.S. economy continues to grow, there is an influx of money available for small business startups. This is great…

Sixty-three percent of surveyed affluent adult children between the ages of 18 and 22 say they’ll need to rely on their inheritance for financial security during retirement. Before the inevitable groan about the entitlement of youth, bear in mind that today’s young adults do have different financial challenges than in past generations. 1 It used…

Even if you aren’t familiar with bots, you’ve likely come into contact with many of these forms of artificial intelligence, or AI. Bots are applications that perform automated tasks such as setting alarms, relaying weather forecasts or conducting online search for travel deals. Many smart phones come equipped with personal-service bots, such as the iPhone’s…

There’s a never-ending stream of political news these days, but the stock market has remained relatively resilient. The market successfully weathered potential distractions that may have been detrimental in previous years, but that calm may end as as there have been ongoing discussions about tariffs with global trade partners.1 In the past, the presidential power…

China appears to be leading the charge in the future of transportation infrastructure — but it’s happening today. The government has constructed a test section of solar-panel comprised road, mapping sensors and electric-battery rechargers to create an “intelligent highway.” The design enables on-the-go recharging of electric-vehicle batteries as well for traffic updates and accurate mapping.…

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) featured an important provision for divorcing couples to consider. For divorces executed after Dec. 31, 2018, alimony will no longer qualify as a tax-deductible expense, while alimony payments will be tax-free to recipients. In other words, the tax burden on that income will shift from the receiver to…