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...
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 | Sep 9, 2018 | Video
How Can Social Security and Retirement Planning Work Together for Your Benefit? Why Social Security Alone Isn’t Enough for Retirement Many people believe that Social Security will pay for their retirement, but Social Security was designed to be just a complement to a...
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