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 08, 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 04, 2024
Stock Market Dynamics Remain Healthy
In this article, our Investment Strategy Group provides an overview of the latest market and economic news.
March 25, 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 18, 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 04, 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 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 16, 2024
Janney's Chris Marinac expects banks to report a good quarter to kick off earnings season
Janney’s Director of Research, Chris Marinac, recently joined CNBC to discuss what to expect from bank earnings and his outlook for the sector.
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.
January 02, 2024
Janney's 2024 Market Outlook
The Federal Reserve has made significant progress in bringing down inflation while maintaining growth in the U.S. economy. Can it continue in 2024? Join our exclusive virtual presentation where Janney’s Investment Strategy Group shares their views on the current state, their outlook for the coming year, and what you should know about the economy and markets’ potential impact on your portfolio strategy.
Featuring: Janney’s Investment Strategy Group
Mark Luschini | Chief Investment Strategist
Mike Halloran | Equity Strategist
Guy LeBas | Director Custom Fixed Income Solutions
December 18, 2023
Once A Grinch, Forever Changed
Our Investment Strategy Group discusses the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates for the fourth consecutive time and what it means for the market. Some highlights:
- It appears inflation has settled into a tolerable range, with 3-month and 6-month core PCE trending at a 2.3% - 2.4% annual rate.
- Short-term markets have been running ahead of Fed rhetoric, though FOMC members are leaning towards possible cuts.
- The dot plot accompanying today's FOMC is net dovish relative to September, though the dispersion of rate expectations is very wide.
Read more:
December 01, 2023
9 Considerations for 2023 Year-End Tax Planning
Find time for your financial health during your holiday plans by considering the year-end estate and tax planning strategies highlighted in this article.
November 16, 2023
November Investment Perspectives
In this issue of Investment Perspectives, our Investment Strategy Group examines the odds of a recession within the next year, bond market sensitivity to supply, and seasonal market bias.
November 01, 2023
Make Long-Term Care a Part of Your Financial Plan
It’s Long-Term Care Awareness Month—are you prepared to handle the costs of a long-term care event in your retirement years? This article can help you plan for them.
October 03, 2023
Saving for Retirement? Now There’s More Time to Make Catch-Up Contributions
Eligible Americans saving for retirement can continue catch-up contributions on pretax basis through 2025, under a change recently issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).