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 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 26, 2024
Evidence of Economic Resilience but Slower Growth Ahead
In this article, our Investment Strategy Group provides an overview of the latest market and economic news.
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 29, 2024
Outlook 2024: Mid-Year Update
In its Mid-Year Update, Janney’s Investment Strategy Group provides insights and expectations for the economy, equity and fixed income markets, and investment implications for the rest of 2024.
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 06, 2024
Don’t Procrastinate – Establish Your Will
Establishing a will is an important estate planning consideration. Here are some steps to help you establish or complete this valuable document.
May 02, 2024
Higher-ish for a Little Longer-ish
Our Investment Strategy Group reviews the Federal Reserve’s decision hold interest rates unchanged at their recent meeting. Read more about the decision and what it means for the market and interest rates.
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 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.
April 11, 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 01, 2024
Look Out For These Top Tax Scams When Filing Your Taxes
Tax-related scams tend to spike during tax season. To help protect yourself, check out this list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams from the IRA and some helpful tips.
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 03, 2024
Outlook 2024
Outlook 2024 offers the Janney Investment Strategy Group’s baseline forecasts for the economy and equity and fixed income markets in the coming year.
December 04, 2023
9 Considerations for 2023 Year-End Tax Planning
As the year draws to a close, it's important to consider tax planning strategies to minimize your tax burden and maximize your savings. Here are a few key considerations:
- Explore Roth conversions to take advantage of lower tax rates.
- Take your required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts.
- Consider charitable giving to avoid capital gains tax and claim a tax deduction.
- Make qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) directly from your IRA to a qualifying charity.
- Keep tabs on proposed tax legislation and update your estate plan accordingly.
Read this article for additional strategies to consider before the beginning of 2024.
