Breaking Down the CARES Act – Specific Planning Opportunities
By: Mason M. Jones, CFP®, Advisor As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. While the trees continue to bud and flowers bloom, families and businesses across the country continue to struggle with COVID-19 uncertainty. The CARES Act made its way through Washington quickly and covers a lot of ground. The $2.2 trillion deal was […]
5 Tips for those Invested in the Stock Market during a Downturn
By Amanda Herrick Smith and Cynthia Rivera The effects of an escalating coronavirus outbreak has sparked universal anxiety in investors as the stock market took a nosedive and posted its biggest loss since the 2008 financial crisis. In light of what looks like another volatile week, many investors wonder whether to sell, do nothing or […]
Budgeting during the Covid-19 Crisis
By: Peter L. Plevritis, Associate Advisor The coronavirus has led to a near shutdown of local businesses and the U.S. economy. During this time of financial uncertainty, it may be prudent to build a budget that works for you and your family. We understand this will not be easy in the midst of a pandemic, […]
What do Medicare premiums and charitable giving have in common? One may be able to save you money on the other…
Updated August 3, 2022 By: Brandi Graham, CTFA, CFP®, Senior Advisor If you make gifts to charity and are required to take a required minimum distribution (RMD) from your individual retirement account (IRA), you may be able to reduce your Medicare premium. If you’re wondering what Medicare premiums and charitable giving have to do […]
Finding Someone “Halfway Decent” …A Guide to Navigating Internet Dating from your Financial Planner
By: Elizabeth K.B. DiPietrantonio, J.D. My client base is full of fabulous women! The majority are over 60. A lot of them are widowed and divorced. Most of them are wealthy. As a very young widow myself I can understand just how confusing it is to suddenly find yourself single in the year 2019. The […]
Holiday Financial Gift Guide
As we’re approaching the giving season, I wanted to throw out a few unique ideas for last minute financial holiday gifts. Now, when I use the term “financial gifts” I mean something that is not your typical physical gift. Here are a few thoughts I had: 1. 529 Plan Contributions – A 529 plan […]
Jolly Holiday Spending
The dreaded Holiday shopping season is almost upon us! If you’re anything like me, you don’t even think about it until the season is upon us and it’s too late. I’m a last minute online shopper! This can result in a bit too much overspending because I don’t have time to shop for deals or […]
Common Financial Failures and How to Fix Them
Almost all of us have financial skeletons in our closet. Whether we knew it was a mistake when we made it, or realized it shortly thereafter, we seem to have those “ouch” moments that we’re embarrassed to talk about. Well ladies, we can’t change the past, but we can change the future. You should never […]
Prior Income Determines your Medicare Premium
By: Lynda Tull, Associate Advsior Did you know that you may have to pay a higher premium for Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D based on a tax return from 2 years ago? Medicare Part B and Part D use a two-year clawback to determine premiums. The result is a surcharge, known as […]
The Real Cost of Not Enrolling in Medicare When Eligible
By: Lynda Tull, Associate Advisor Medicare is confusing. The main Medicare coverages are Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, and Medicare Part D. On top of that, there are also optional Medicare supplement and advantage plans. To make things more confusing, you could get stuck with a late enrollment penalty for all your main […]
