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Why would a financial advisor suggest that Frank in Lake Wobegon sell a piece of inherited property, pay 25% tax, and invest the lump sum? Mark in Florida is 72 and invested in CDs. Should he go back to his financial advisor, or just buy more CDs? Plus, Adam in Tennessee will have deferred income in 5 years. Should his asset allocation be more conservative? And in order to retire early at age 55, should Lewis in Arkansas delay starting Roth conversions? But first, if Mike’s wife outlives him, how can he keep her in a similar tax bracket?
An S corporation, also known as a S subchapter, is one type of legal business structure common among small businesses. For self-employed individuals, the benefits of S Corps lie in their advantageous tax benefits but navigating through regulations can be challenging. To assist in this, Pure’s Tax Planner, Joey Bailey, CFP®, CPA, offers four tips […]
Are you self-employed and feeling confused about tax filing? Too often, small business owners invest more time and energy into building their companies, only to overlook the intricacies of filing their taxes. Discover strategies to efficiently navigate the process and maximize your savings. In this guide, you’ll learn… Selecting a Legal Entity Estimated Payments The […]
With tax season around the corner, you’re bound to stumble upon misconceptions about tax laws. Pure’s Financial Advisor, Kamel Miqdadi, CFP®, debunks those common myths and help streamline your filing process. FREE GUIDE | 2024 Tax Planning Guide Transcript It’s that time of the year when you start hearing conflicting things from friends, family, and […]
When it comes to taxes, planning ahead is key, it’s a year-round commitment that ties into your retirement vision. Pure’s Financial Advisor, Ryan Miiller, CFP®, AIF®, analyzes the newest tax updates for 2024 and show you how they fit into your personal financial journey. FREE GUIDE | 2024 Tax Planning Guide Transcript For the first […]
The word “taxes” may not be on the top of everyone’s list of favorite things to address. But, with some forward-looking preparations, managing your taxes does not have to be burdensome with the help of this tax planning guide. In this guide, you’ll learn… Important Tax Deadlines Retirement Account Limits & Roth IRA Income Limits […]
Are there general guidelines on what percentages of your investment portfolio should be in tax-free accounts like your Roth, tax-deferred accounts like your 401(k), and taxable accounts like your brokerage? Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball on tax diversification today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 468 for Brian in Naperville, IL. William in NH also wants to be tax-diversified. Is his Roth conversion strategy a mistake? Should he be converting much more to Roth? The fellas also do a retirement spitball analysis for Tom in Spokane, WA, and for Claire in CO, who wants to retire next year. Plus, how does Matthew in CT calculate excess Roth contributions, and how should Thomas in IA reallocate assets he over-contributed to his brokerage account? Now that Sean in FL no longer has a traditional IRA, can he use the backdoor Roth strategy? We kick things off with a question from Joe in Dallas on how to account for taxes on the money you’ll be spending in retirement.
We understand the concerns that come with retirement, particularly the fear of running out of money, can keep you up at night. Pure’s Financial Planner, Kyle Stacey, CFP®, AIF®, provides practical strategies to navigate inflation and the rising cost of living. His aim is to help you thrive, not just survive, in retirement. He discusses: […]
It’s a voice message extravaganza as Joe and Big Al talk about tax gain harvesting on Dante in New York’s daughter’s custodial account, and the tax impacts of Leon in Chicago investing in his brokerage account. The fellas also spitball on whether Michelle in San Diego, en route to San Francisco, should buy or rent in her 60s, the mega backdoor Roth and the pro rata rule for Sean and his cichlids in Winter Springs, Florida, and whether Jason in NOLA can do the backdoor after recharacterizing his contribution. Plus, should Kevin in Ohio make like the Steve Miller Band and “take the (pension) money and run”? Can Scott in Colorado make like Johnny Paycheck and “take his job and shove it” when it’s time for the rule of 55? And should Suzi and Peter consider long-term care insurance and protecting their assets with an irrevocable trust?
Spitballing on early retirement and Roth conversions to finish 2023. How can Jack and Diane (no, the other, other Jack and Diane, these are the ones in Rochester, MN) bridge the gap to retirement at age 61? Can Michael in San Diego do a Roth conversion without it impacting his taxes? Plus, what should the Flintstones do with their whole life insurance policies? What spitballs of wisdom do the fellas have for Michael, who is “benefit-less” in Kansas City? Then, we wrap up the final episode of the year with the YMYW origin story.
There are aspects of your retirement planning that you can’t control, but are you controlling the controllable – like your taxes in retirement? The White House estimates that our collective individual income tax will add up to $2.3 trillion this year! How much of that will you be paying? Learn from Joe Anderson, CFP®, and […]
Do financial advisors have some secret blood handshake that they’ll all claim they can get 8 percent returns, but then tell their clients they can only withdraw 4 percent in retirement? Mark in Minnesota wants to know! Plus, should Matthew in Seattle quit the DIY approach to his finances and hire a fee-based financial planner? What do Joe and Big Al think about Steven in Connecticut’s “opposite of sequence of returns risk” strategy for retirement withdrawals and “bonuses”? Can listener Joe have an active and comfortable retirement at age 62? Elle in Los Angeles needs some spitballing on contributing to traditional or Roth 401k, student loans, and the potential tax benefits of paying mother-in-law for babysitting. The fellas also answer some more last-minute year-end tax questions from Chuck in Idaho and George.