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19 Ways Financial Planners Actually Help Clients

19 Ways Financial Planners Actually Help Clients

by Ken Bellavance | Oct 22, 2024 | Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement

Do you manage your own finances or use a ‘financial advisor’? Understanding the full capabilities of a financial planner is crucial. Why? Because while advisor fees may seem similar, the level of service can vary significantly. We can help you build a...
Charitable Giving, Retirement, and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

Charitable Giving, Retirement, and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

by Ken Bellavance | Oct 21, 2024 | Financial Planning, Retirement

A Case Study: Chloe and Marc Chloe and Marc are both retired and 71 years old. They are organized and intentional with their finances and looking to make the most of what they have in retirement. Let’s review Marc and Chloe’s financial standing. Income: Marc received...
Roth Conversion Case: A High Tax Bite for a Retiree on Social Security

Roth Conversion Case: A High Tax Bite for a Retiree on Social Security

by Ken Bellavance | Aug 7, 2024 | Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement

Case Study: The Impact of Roth Conversions on a Retiree taking Social Security Susan’s Client Profile Susan is a 68-year-old woman enjoying a comfortable retirement supported by $3,000 monthly Social Security benefits, $1,000 in pension income, and approximately...
S Corporation vs. Partnership: A Tax and Social Security Showdown for a Husband-Wife Team

S Corporation vs. Partnership: A Tax and Social Security Showdown for a Husband-Wife Team

by Ken Bellavance | Jun 17, 2024 | Financial Planning, Retirement

A Case Study in the Age-Old Debate of S-Corporation vs. Partnership This article dives into a case study comparing two business structures for a husband-wife team in their 40s: S-Corporations and partnerships. The primary focus is on the interplay between potential...
Roth Conversion Case: A High Tax Bite for a Retiree on Social Security

Five Reasons to Use Roth IRAs

by Carolyn Flournoy | Jan 16, 2024 | Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement

The Roth IRA has become a popular retirement savings account, and for good reason. Besides being easy to open and fund, contributions are invested and grow tax free until withdrawal in retirement1. Who doesn’t like tax free, right? While most people have heard of the...
Understanding the SECURE Act 2.0

Understanding the SECURE Act 2.0

by Carolyn Flournoy | Jan 11, 2023 | Financial Planning, Retirement

As 2022 came to a close, and while many of us were focused on the holidays, Congress passed new legislation for America’s retirement system. Called the SECURE Act 2.0 (which stands for Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement), it’s part of the greater...

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