by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Nov 10, 2018 | Retirement Planning, Video
What Can I Do with an Inherited IRA? Understanding Your Options for an Inherited IRA If you’ve become the beneficiary of an IRA or other retirement account, it’s important to know your options. Option 1: Taking a Lump-Sum Distribution You can take the...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Nov 3, 2018 | Article, Tax Planning
Can I Lower My Taxes with a Donor-Advised Fund? Due to the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the Tax Policy center estimates that the number of households claiming an itemized deduction for their gifts to non-profits will be reduced from 37 million to...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Nov 3, 2018 | Article, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning
Behavioral Investing Lessons from Vegas A group of advisors from our firm recently attended a conference for 401(k) plan advisors and that conference happened to be in lively Las Vegas, Nevada. We expected the poker tables, blackjack tables, and slot machines, but...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Oct 11, 2018 | Tax Planning, Video
How to Prepare for Taxes at the End of the Year Year-End Tax Planning Tips Here are some tips to help you lessen your tax burden at the end of the year. 1. Stay Informed About Upcoming Tax Law Changes First, be aware of any tax changes that will take place in the new...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Oct 5, 2018 | Article
Q&A with a Mortgage Lender When discussing things like refinancing, home equity loans, new home and 2nd home purchases, there are some common questions that arise. We sat down with Scott Gruber, Senior Mortgage Lender with First Mid Illinois Bank and Trust...
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