by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Oct 5, 2018 | Article, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning
Lowering Taxes with QCDs You may have heard that that IRS requires individuals over the age of 70 ½ to begin taking distributions on their tax-deferred retirement accounts, forcing them to pay taxes on a portion of their IRAs, 401(k)s, etc. during their lifetime....
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Aug 14, 2018 | Retirement Planning, Video
5 Mistakes to Avoid for Retirees Avoiding Common Retirement Mistakes You’ve been saving for your retirement for decades. Don’t undermine your own plans by making these five common mistakes when you retire. Mistake #1: Retiring Too Soon Don’t retire...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Aug 6, 2018 | Article, Estate Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Risk Management, Tax Planning
Why Robots Are Bad Financial Advisors Featured on: In this age of rapidly advancing technology, more and more investors have opted for “DIY” financial planning and robo-advisor investment management platforms. And, with the increasing capabilities of trading...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Aug 6, 2018 | Article, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning
Should I Accept my Pension Buyout Offer? As employees covered by defined pension plans approach retirement, companies are looking for ways to remove themselves from their obligations by offering pension buyouts. For example, instead of providing the retired employee...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Jul 3, 2018 | Article, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning
Am I Prepared for Retirement? After years of conversations with those on the verge of retirement, I’ve noticed a trend that seems to be common among those preparing to step into their golden years. The trend is a need for confirmation; confirmation that all the hard...
by Dimensional Fund Advisors | May 6, 2018 | Article, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning
Sailing with the Tides Embarking on a financial plan is like sailing around the world. The voyage won’t always go to plan, and there’ll be rough seas. But the odds of reaching your destination increase greatly if you are prepared, flexible, patient, and well-advised....
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