Retirement Planning Consideration for Employees of Publicly Traded Companies
Most employers that are publicly traded companies offer employees the ability to buy company stock within their retirement plan. If this happens to be an option within your company 401(k) and you decide to take advantage of it, beware of your distribution options when you decide to retire. Many soon to be retirees make the mistake of rolling over the entire balance of their 401(k) into an IRA before fully understanding the options available to them. This is often done out of ignorance for the rules or lack of working with a qualified financial planner, and the consequences can be costly.
Tax Diversification Matters
The creation and preservation of wealth go hand in hand with reducing ones tax burden. However, avoiding current taxation in hopes of being in a lower tax bracket in retirement may not work out as many expect. The top federal income tax bracket in 2019 is only 37%. You may believe 37% is not low, but it has been much higher in years past. According to the Bradford Tax Institute, the top federal income tax rate was above 60% from 1932 all the way to 1981. Why worry now? The primary driver of future tax increases will be the escalating federal debt, and that figure is ever increasing due to a mismatch in government spending versus revenues.
September Investment Perspectives
In this issue, we discuss how the labor market is still doing the heavy lifting, the details surrounding recent U.S. Treasury news, and how the midterms may impact the markets.
The Changing Medicare Landscape: Why it Matters to Your Retirement Plan
Medicare is more than a health care decision. With several cost and coverage changes taking effect in 2026, reviewing your Medicare choices can help keep your retirement plan aligned with your income needs, health care priorities, and life goals.
AI-Enabled Scams Are Becoming Harder to Detect. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
AI scams are becoming more sophisticated and harder to identify. Knowing the warning signs can help you slow down, verify what you are seeing or hearing, and better protect your personal information and financial accounts.
Rethinking Charitable Giving: How Donor-Advised Funds Can Enhance Your Strategy
When developing a charitable giving strategy, it’s important to consider not just what you give, but when and how you give. For many individuals and families, a donor-advised fund (DAF) can offer a flexible and tax-efficient way to align charitable intentions with broader financial planning.
Gen Z and the New Rules of Building Wealth: Why Investing in Your 20s Matters
For Generation Z, thinking about retirement may seem premature.
