We met with a new client recently and looked at a snapshot of their financial situation. One of the things we noticed was their outstanding debt, including credit cards and car loans. The client wanted to take about $40,000 t0 $50,000 out of their 401k and take a financial hit in order to pay down that debt. Is that a good idea? We’ll share what advice we gave them and how you can handle a similar situation.
If you want to travel and get deals, we’ll share some insight on that topic. You’ll need to think about advanced planning and figure out how you’ll pay for the trip. We’ll also discuss banks and what to do with your cash.
On this episode of Smart Money Questions, we’ll be discussing one of the most pressing concerns for retirees: taxes. As you prepare for retirement, it’s important to consider how your income sources will affect your tax obligations, and to plan accordingly. Whether you’re transitioning into retirement or already retired, taxes can have a significant impact on your financial well-being.
As we begin a new year, let’s talk about the SECURE Act 2.0, which was signed into law in December. We’ll share some of the highlights, including new requirements for companies with new 401(k) and 403(b) plans.
Today we’re joined by Robert Khoury, the founder and CEO of Agile Rainmakers, a high-impact business development consulting and advisory firm based in Chicago’s Gold Coast.
We want to help you understand how those two investments work and what might be best for your financial future. The answers depend a lot on your specific situation, and we can help you figure out what’s right for you. Today we’ll take some specific scenarios that have come up during recent meetings and discuss how annuities and/or life insurance can be used.
There has finally been some clarification from the IRS about the SECURE Act rule regarding inherited IRAs from 2020 and beyond. We’ve had some questions from clients about this, so it’s great to finally have some answers.
If you’re wondering what taxes will look like in 2023, as far as standard deductions and increase in tax brackets, today’s show is for you. The IRS just released this information recently and we want to take you through the key changes.
We get questions all the time about Medicare. It can be confusing when there are Medicare parts A, B, C and D and supplements. Today we are welcoming a guest who has been in the Medicare industry for more than 30 years.
Choosing when to claim Social Security can have a huge impact on your retirement plan. A lot of people are unsure about whether they should delay Social Security or take advantage of another significant COLA increase.
Today we are going to look at some of the different options you may have and narrow down the reasons they may or may not be for you. We are also going to cover the ins and outs of spousal benefits so you can go into your decision-making with as much knowledge as possible.
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