December 10, 2024
9 Considerations for 2024 Year-End Tax Planning
The end of the year is a great time to start thinking about your taxes for the upcoming year. Here are things you can do now to get on track for 2025.
October 21, 2024
Estate Planning
Are you considering the growth of your estate over time? Even with withdrawals for retirement income, your total estate value could potentially be pushed over the projected exemption amounts. Click here to learn more about estate planning:
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October 01, 2024
Estate Planning for Procrastinators
While you cannot predict serious illness or accidents, for your peace of mind now and your family's financial future, be prepared in advance with proper estate planning.
September 03, 2024
Using Life Insurance as a Retirement Planning Tool
Cash value life insurance can offer you both financial security and a tax-deferred way to accumulate additional funds for retirement that can work similarly to a Roth IRA.
August 01, 2024
How to Start Planning Retirement Withdrawals
Planning a retirement withdrawal strategy is a fundamental step toward replacing a traditional paycheck with a long-term retirement “paycheck.”
July 26, 2024
We’re excited to announce that KKR investment funds and our parent company, The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, have signed a definitive agreement under which KKR investment funds will acquire Janney Montgomery Scott.
“We are excited to enter this next chapter in our nearly 200-year history with a new value-added strategic partner. KKR has demonstrated they value our client- and advisor-centric culture and share our deep conviction in the tremendous opportunities ahead for our business,” said Tony Miller, President at Janney. “We look forward to working with KKR to invest further in our growth and enable our talented team to further improve the advice and services we offer our clients.”
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July 02, 2024
Outlook 2024: Mid-Year Update
Janney’s Investment Strategy Group shares its expectations for the economy, equities, and fixed income for the remainder of 2024.
June 03, 2024
The Family Conversation on College Planning
The topic of college planning is one of the most important conversations you can have as a family. This article can help you start one.
May 01, 2024
Planning Strategies for Remaining 529 Balances
Did you know that if you saved more for college than you needed, new changes to 529 plans allow for unused or leftover savings to be rolled into the beneficiary’s Roth IRA?
April 26, 2024
Tips for Leveraging 529 Education Savings Plans
A 529 Education Savings Plan can be a great way to save for your children's or grandchildren’s education. Below are some of the key benefits of a 529 plan:
- Some states allow a tax deduction from (or credit against) state taxes for all or part of your contributions and will not pay any federal tax on earnings as long as the proceeds are used for a qualified education expense.
- The account owner maintains control of the account and determines the amount and timing of distributions.
- There are no income limits, and 529 plans have no time or age limits on contributions or withdrawals.
Read more about the benefits of a 529 plan.
April 19, 2024
Reposition Assets for Tax-Efficient Wealth Transfer
If you’re close to or in retirement, repositioning some of your investments may be a tax-efficient way to leave a larger financial legacy. Here are some ideas to consider.
April 11, 2024
Window of Opportunity: Leveraging the Estate and Gift Tax Exemption
Consider the planning strategies outlined in this article to take advantage of the current estate and gift tax exemption before its sunset at the end of 2025.
March 01, 2024
Consider a Backdoor Roth if You Make Too Much to Contribute to a Roth IRA
If your income is too high for a Roth IRA, consider this backdoor strategy, which allows you to convert from a traditional IRA to a Roth—despite IRS-imposed income limits.
February 01, 2024
Tax Information & Forms
Be sure to check out our 2023 Client Tax Resources for updated mailing schedules, resources, and tax forms as you prepare for upcoming tax deadlines.
January 19, 2024
529 Plans: A Tax-Efficient Way to Fund Your Grandchildren’s Education
There are several advantages to using 529 Plans to help fund a grandchild’s education, including:
- Contributions are treated as gifts, which removes assets from your estate, providing potential tax benefits.
- Allows for tax-deferred growth as all earnings are withdrawn tax-free when used for permitted education purposes.
- You maintain control of the assets, unlike other types of gifts, as funds can only be used according to the will and direction of the account holder.
Read more about these advantages and other considerations when using 529 plans to help fund education for the next generation and see if this solution is right for you.
