Tax Tips for Charitable Donations
Charitable giving is a great way to support the causes you care about while also getting a tax break. In 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which incentivized charitable giving by offering new rules for charitable deductions. As we are now in the new year, it’s time to make…
Read More4 Smart Money Moves for 2021
With the new year here, it’s a great time to take stock of your personal finances. From building a budget and saving for retirement, to getting a jump on this year’s taxes, here are some of the smart money moves to consider to help brighten your financial life in the new year. Build A Budget…
Read MoreArizona Tax Credit 2020
What is the Arizona State Tax Credit program? This program allows you to receive a dollar-for-dollar credit against Arizona state taxes owed when you make a donation to an eligible organization. You can contribute up to the amount of your expected Arizona tax liability. You will pay about the same total amount whether you use…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Retirement Income Plan
Manage cash flow in retirement with multiple income streams When you retire, you get to bid farewell to the working world. That’s the good news. The bad news? You’ll no longer have a paycheck coming in from your employer. To address that, you’ll need to piece together a steady stream of income from different retirement…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Investing During an Election
Elections can move the market, but that doesn’t mean you should change your approach Like any big news event, U.S. presidential elections can cause ripples and even waves in the stock market. In November 2016, for example, Donald Trump’s victory sent Dow Jones Industrial Average futures plunging 900 points on election night, as investors reacted…
Read More6 Steps to Protecting Your Wealth During Divorce
A divorce is one of the most difficult transitions you can go through. When you add uncertainty about money, that transition can get even more stressful. Here are six steps to help keep your finances intact during—and after—a divorce: Step 1. Assess your finances and make a budget As divorce proceedings get underway, take stock…
Read MoreUnderstanding Retirement Income Tax
When you retire, you’ll likely draw your income from several sources—such as retirement accounts, taxable investment accounts, and Social Security Benefits. Each of these sources is taxed according to its own rules. So, in order to accurately plan for your retirement, you need to know what these rules are, whether (and when) you’re required to…
Read MoreHow to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Online banking and electronic payment options offer consumers unprecedented access to their financial accounts. Yet, this convenience comes at a price—a greater risk of identity theft. Identity thieves can use your personal information to open fraudulent accounts and steal your money through unauthorized purchases and withdrawals. Luckily there are steps you can take to protect…
Read More5 Rules of Long-Term Investing
These best practices can help you stay invested during the market’s ups and down. The COVID-19 pandemic helped put an end to the longest bull market in history. The stock market plunged, and many investors were tempted to pull their money out of the market to avoid additional losses. But periods of uncertainty offer a…
Read MoreMarket Commentary Q2 2020
Our latest quarterly market commentary provides an overview and analysis of market performance during the second quarter of 2020. Click here to download our Quarterly Commentary Q2 2020. The article referenced in the video: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertberger/2020/07/30/gdp-plunged-329-heres-why-it-matters/#34d074205943 To schedule a call with one of our advisors, click here.
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