October 17, 2024
9 Considerations for 2024 Year-End Tax Planning
Now is a great time to focus on year-end tax planning. This article covers helpful strategies to minimize your tax burden and maximize your savings now and in 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 23, 2024
Discover Generous New Tax Credits for Start-Up 401(K) Plans
Newly expanded tax credits are available for employers establishing first-time 401(k) plans for their employees that may offset most or all plan costs for the first three years. Learn more about these credits and the benefits to your business.
August 21, 2024
August Investment Perspectives
In the latest edition of Investment Perspectives, our Investment Strategy Group discusses the importance of focusing on the macroeconomic environment, what to know about floating rate bond performance during rate cuts, and expectations for the stock market.
August 20, 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- Allows for tax-deferred growth as all earnings are withdrawn tax-free when used for permitted education purposes.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.
August 19, 2024
Three Strategies to Navigate Market Volatility
The best time to adopt new investing strategies is rarely in the middle of market volatility. However, it is a great time to review your financial plan and uncover any opportunities or benefits. Here are three actions to take during a volatile market.
August 19, 2024
Tax-Smart Charitable Gifting Strategies
Did you know you can save on taxes while supporting your favorite charities and causes? Learn more about several tax-smart strategies when giving charitable gifts.
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 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 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 25, 2024
Maximize Long-Term Care Benefits Using an Existing Annuity
An often-overlooked provision of the Pension Protection Act allows you to gain valuable tax benefits by replacing an unneeded annuity with one that offers long-term care coverage. Several benefits can include:
- Tax-deferred growth
- New features/better rates
- Legacy planning
Learn more about annuity exchanges and if this solution would fit your situation:
March 24, 2024
Which Type of Special Needs Trust Is Right for You?
A special needs trust is a popular strategy to assist someone in need without risking their eligibility for other programs. Read more about the two types of special needs trusts:
March 23, 2024
Spring Rain Delay
Federal Reserve policymakers held interest rates unchanged at their recent meeting and have ruled out the necessity of further tightening barring any tail risk to inflation. Read more from our Investment Strategy Group and expectations for the market.
March 22, 2024
Window of Opportunity: Leveraging the Estate and Gift Tax Exemption
The estate and gift tax exemption limit is currently at a historic high but due to “sunset” on December 31, 2025. Read more about some strategies and considerations to take advantage of this unique opportunity.
March 02, 2024
Using Life Insurance as a Retirement Planning Tool
If you’ve maximized your traditional retirement contributions but want to save more for retirement, cash value life insurance can offer both financial security and a tax-deferred way to accumulate additional funds. Read more and learn if this strategy could be right for you.
