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New Contribution Limits for Retirement Plans, Health & Dependent Savings Accounts, and Estate & Gift Tax for 2024

With a new year comes many new changes – putting up a new calendar, making New Year’s resolutions, AND new contribution and gifting limits imposed by the IRS. The IRS reviews the contribution limits and income phase-out ranges for retirement plans, health and dependent care savings accounts, and Read more…

Good vs. Bad Debt: The Differences and Risks

We’ve all heard the phrase “too much of a good thing.” Usually we’re talking about something relatively harmless, but it’s a different story when it comes to borrowing money. Read more…

The Way We Compare Retirement Savings is Broken: Here’s Something Better

Am I on track? No matter the person, their stage in life, or their level of success, this is the ultimate question I hear as a financial advisor. What they specifically mean by ‘on track’ can vary by person, but most are curious to know if they have saved enough to retire comfortably. Read more…

What to Know About Pig Butchering Scams

In the ever-evolving world of financial fraud, a new investment scheme with an unusual name has emerged. Known as the "Pig Butchering" scam, this term, as unsettling as it sounds, metaphorically represents the methodical way scammers fatten their victims' trust before going in for the financial Read more…

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