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 your...

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...

We have discussed the Santa Claus Rally in a previous blog post, and we suggest reviewing this previous content before we dig deeper into Market Seasonality below. The Santa Claus Rally is perhaps one of the most common examples of Market Seasonality, and considering...

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...

Home ownership is a large financial milestone, and 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 may help prevent surprises you may encounter, and this could allow...

Planning for your future retirement income needs may be one of the toughest financial tasks you will face. There is a lot of uncertainty around the future of the economy as well as your potential life expectancy. There are some factors that are out of your control,...

Health Insurance Open Enrollment: Summit Health Services is now offering appointments to review any health insurance questions you may have. They can quote a large number of available options to make sure you have the best plan for your specific needs. Call us today...

Every profession has designations that reward hard work and dedication. For example, personal accountants often pursue their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. In our industry, one such designation is the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. The...

It is becoming increasingly common for employers to no longer offer pension benefits for retirement. Pensions are very costly to the employer as wages continue to rise and life expectancy continues to extend longer. This means that the employer may be forced to set...