2020 has been a year of change. The pandemic has given people an opportunity to rethink their lives and many have been rethinking their career. Whether you are one of the millions of people that have been forced into a…
The CARES Act, passed in response to the Coronavirus Pandemic, brought with it numerous financial planning opportunities. This includes a new deduction to utilize for charitable gifting. In 2020, taxpayers will be able to deduct the first $300 in charitable…
Special needs financial planning is an intricate and delicate process. A process loaded with challenging emotional and financial decisions. So below we provide 4 steps to think through if planning for your special needs loved one’s future. More than 40…
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or CARES Act was just recently passed and the new law will impact just about every American. But do you know how it will affect you? On this episode of The…
As a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, the US Treasury and Internal Revenue Service have issued guidance on the filing of 2019 tax returns and have begun to provide a guide for 2020. Here is what we know so far:…
How closely did you look at your Medicare premium notice letter this past December? If it mentioned an IRMAA adjustment, and you experienced a life-changing event, you may want to look again. There are a few steps you can take…
As we progress into the new year and approach tax filing season, there are several items related to your Pershing accounts we would like to bring to your attention. If you have a taxable brokerage account or made IRA withdrawals…
Making decisions for retirement can feel like an overwhelming process, as it’s made up of numerous topics and considerations. Most of the time, we think about these considerations in isolation. For example, we ask ourselves: “When can I retire?” “When…
Open enrollment presents a great opportunity to review your current financial situation and determine if there are any areas of your financial life that can be optimized through the benefits your employer offers. Are you taking full advantage of the…
Every year there are approximately 140 million tax returns filed with the IRS and of those, 4 million will receive an IRS letter stating that there is a discrepancy. Your first instinct might be to panic, but don’t overreact. Grayson…
