Tag: Taxes

End of the Year Planning Considerations

October 25, 2021
Finance

It’s hard to believe we are quickly approaching the end of the year. As we head into the holiday season and work (hopefully) begins slowing down, here are some end of the year planning considerations. This list is of course not exhaustive, but these are some of the major planning items to review...

The Backdoor (Roth) Might Be Closing

October 13, 2021
Finance

The Roth IRA can be a great way to hedge against rising taxes in retirement. One of the best aspects of a Roth IRA (or Roth money set aside in a 401(k) or other employer sponsored retirement plan) is that the distributions are completely tax-free in retirement as long as certain requirements are met. You...

5 Retirement Savings Tips for Millennials

July 29, 2021
Finance

Younger generations are dealing with challenging economic realities when it comes to saving for retirement. A good percentage of those in the gen z and millennial generation are graduating with student loan debt and dealing with a hot housing market all while trying to manage a budget on stagnant...

Traditional vs. Roth 401(k) Contributions

July 6, 2021
Finance

The different ways you can save for retirement is staggering. On top of that you need to decide what type of contribution to elect into your account (traditional, Roth, post-tax, pre-tax, etc.) Many people in the corporate or private sector have access to a 401(k) plan. This provides employees a tax-advantaged...

Is Being an Independent Contractor Worth it?

July 10, 2020
Finance

By Mack Bekeza, CFP® One of the most significant rights someone has in the United States is the ability to pursue happiness and can bear almost any “how” in terms of getting there. With that said, many people value being their own boss and live an “eat what you kill” lifestyle....

The Basics of the Roth IRA

May 22, 2020
Finance

Mack Bekeza, CFP® As a Certified Financial Planner™, one of the most frequent questions I am asked is, “How does a Roth IRA work?” The Roth IRA can be a powerful tool for retirement planning and is usually one of the first retirement accounts investors establish to save for retirement due to how easy...