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At the end of 2022, Congress passed over 90 changes to the tax code. On February 2nd, we held a Zoominar where I summarized the bigger changes that affect most people. Here are some of the tax laws and limits not discussed in the Zoominar: Gift Tax Exclusion Rises to $17,000 One of the most popular...Read More

At the end of 2022, Congress passed over 90 changes to the tax code. One of them is particularly interesting because it allows people between the ages of 60 and 63 to contribute more to their retirement accounts than anyone else, at any age. Is A Reverse Donut Hole A Cinnamon Roll? Perhaps you have...Read More

Planning for the future is essential for any business, but it can be difficult to know where to start. After you have a business financial plan, then you can start to implement some of the strategies. This article provides a Quick Start to financial planning for a business. A business owner’s personal financial plan starts...Read More

When someone passes away, the surviving loved ones have a lot of work to do. With our decades of experience, we have created three checklists to simplify matters and reduce the stress. What to do when a loved one dies Family financial album Preparing for the end-of-life workbook Read on for links to the digital...Read More

Retirement is a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor after a lifetime of hard work. However, ensuring that you have a secure retirement income is crucial for maintaining your standard of living and achieving financial stability. Planning for a secure retirement income can seem overwhelming, but with the right approach and...Read More

  In 2022, most investments declined in value. This was the worst year in 95 years for bonds. It also saw a run-of-the-mill, average bear market for US and international equities. On the other hand, alternative investments, by and large, gained value in 2022. For the complete commentary, please email clientcare@assetsandincome.com (or contact our team...Read More

At the end of 2022, Congress passed over 90 new tax laws. One of the most important new rule changes is a change in the requirement to pull money out of your retirement account (IRA, 401k, etc.). The quick and easy way to remember the new rule is to remember the 1950’s. More on this...Read More

If you are anything like me, you are ready to put the year 2024 behind you and are looking forward to a fresh start in 2025! A new year brings reflection on the past as well as promise for the future. Among the most common are a new year’s resolution to make a change. My...Read More

  “The S&P 500 closed out 1972 at 118. As I write, in the runup to Thanksgiving, it has just closed above 4,000. Let me say that again: The S&P 500 has gone down by about half three times in your lifetime and is now up about 34 times since the eve of the first...Read More

When the pandemic first started, the phrase “unprecedented times” seemed to be everywhere –  in every article, video, or announcement – as everyone’s lives were collectively disrupted. “Unprecedented” was, in fact, an accurate term. Unfortunately, it was not the first or last time in our lives that we will face unprecedented times – think about...Read More