Have you ever considered opening a Health Savings Account (HSA) but felt unsure whether it aligns with your financial and healthcare needs? Our previous blog highlighted different ways you can use your tax refund to help progress on your financial goals, including...

Supporting Our Community with Gradient Gives Back We appreciate your trust in Summit Financial! To show our appreciation, we're proud to announce our partnership with the Gradient Gives Back Foundation. Gradient Gives Back provides critical support to local families...

As we approach the tax filing deadline for 2023, we thought it would be a good idea to highlight different ways you can use your tax refund to help progress on your financial goals. While many individuals hope for a large refund every Spring, receiving a significant...

The increasing prevalence of blended households, often formed by individuals entering new marriages after divorce, presents unique challenges in estate planning. Blended families typically involve complex family structures, with spouses potentially having children and...

Tax Time Reminders: This is a reminder that if you took a distribution from an IRA in 2023, or if you had a non-retirement account that paid dividends or had trades placed, you will most likely receive a packet of 1099’s from both TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab, and...

  With rising inflation impacting many, individuals and families are on the search for ways to boost or supplement their income streams. In our previous blog, we explored various strategies for increasing your monthly earnings. In this article, we delve into the...

  Choosing between a Traditional and a Roth IRA is one of the most frequent questions we receive from our clients. Understanding the differences between pre-tax contributions and post-tax contributions can assist in making a well-informed choice that aligns with...

Get Ready for Tax Season: When to Expect Tax Documents and Tax Prep Services If you haven’t already, you will most likely receive a packet of 1099’s from both TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab, most likely in the last week of February or the first week of March at the...

As we enter 2024, making organization a priority can be an excellent New Year's resolution. This goal can be pursued year-round or as part of a seasonal Spring-Cleaning regimen. This can range from decluttering your home, creating an efficient calendar or activity log...

  In a previous post, we discussed the topic of long-term care planning and the options available to help cover potential long-term care expenses. In this post, we will focus on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and how they are used to determine eligibility for...

Happy New Year! As we turn the page on the calendar and start a fresh chapter in 2024, it's natural to look both forward and back. We hope your holiday season was filled with joy and family, and now we turn our attention to some important financial matters, starting...

Seasonal trends can be identified across various economic industries, and these trends correlate to when businesses may be growing or slowing on a recurring basis year after year. Consider how electricity companies typically see a surge in demand during summer months...

While creating retirement plans for our clients, we always make sure to share the potential costs of long-term care (LTC) services. As with all medical expenses, the costs for this care are rapidly rising and can easily be one of the largest expenses you may encounter...

IRA to ROTH IRA Conversions Each year, we recommend that our clients consider converting money from an IRA to a Roth IRA. Because of our national debt, we believe that taxes will need to be raised in the future, and tax brackets will correspondingly be worse. If you...

Buying a home is one of life's most significant milestones. Whether you are buying your first home or have been through this process before, there are a few budgeting tips that we want to address. These tips can help you prevent surprises and stay on track so you can...