Is it really possible to take a six-figure income and pay no federal taxes? Depending on your income sources, and how you use the tax brackets, it is indeed possible. What it all comes down to is knowing how the tax brackets work, and knowing what income is taxed at what rate. The bigger picture… View Article
It’s not uncommon for people to reach their retirement years with money socked away in different types of accounts: a 401(k) from work, some personal money in a brokerage account, and maybe some Roth IRAs, to name a few. Once you reach the stage of life where that money needs to be withdrawn, the important… View Article
You’ve saved a certain amount to live from during retirement, maybe many years. This is your nest egg. But you’re concerned, because the markets are down, the balance has dropped, and since you don’t know how long you’ll live, you have no clue how much is “too much” to withdraw each month. Retirees face this… View Article
In the world of investing, there are things you can control, and things you cannot. Where is the stock market headed? Which way are the economic trends going? These are the uncontrollable aspects, impossible to predict with accuracy. Because of this, we have to assume that certain risks will occur along the way. And while… View Article
The first half of 2022 has not been good to stocks. After hitting record highs at the end of 2021, it’s easy to forget that stocks also go down in value from time to time. And often, when they go down, they do so quickly and painfully. One question that’s always on people’s minds when… View Article
In last week’s episode, we discussed the various ways that a guaranteed income stream can work; specifically, how annuities function in general. We received a lot of response to that topic, and more than a few questions as well. When deciding when and how to take your annuity or pension payments, your options can seem… View Article
There are few financial tools out there with a greater disparity of information than annuities. Locating the details you need in order to decide if an annuity is suitable for you is an onerous task, to say the least. We’re here to help. Is an annuity a good product for you? The best answer is… View Article