Bucket portfolios are aimed at providing spending resources during investors’ decumulation periods, usually in retirement. However, an even bigger advantage to bucket portfolios is their potential to be quite effective in helping investors avoid panicked selling during market downturns.
Read MoreIn this month’s edition of “Money Matters,” Scott discusses stock dividends and the tax implications of the recently passed Secure Act 2.0.
Read MoreThere are numerous factors to consider before choosing a pension plan lump-sum distribution. Learn more about the benefits and risks to lump-sum distributions, and the many factors you should consider before choosing a lump-sum distribution.
Read MoreIn my years of working directly with clients and in teaching retirement planning to financial professionals, I’ve studied retirement income planning methodologies extensively. Thornburg Investment Management has researched an approach on how to develop an “Endowment Spending Policy” in retirement, and in this webinar, I talk with Andrew Rice, Director of Advisor Solutions at Thornburg, about their findings on how to structure your assets for a successful retirement.
Read MoreIn this month’s edition of “Money Matters,” Scott discusses why investors should not rely on so-called “expert” financial forecasts from anyone. He explains some financial strategies for long-term financial planning to help individuals achieve their financial goals without depending on what might happen in the market.
Read MoreScott Oeth, CFP®, and Leslie Geller, JD, LLM and Sr. Wealth Strategist at Capital Group, discuss family limited partnerships, a niche, but powerful, advanced financial planning technique.
Read MoreJason Bolstad, Plan Design Consultant with Tax Sheltered Consultants, joined me to discuss how cash balance pension plans can provide a super tax shelter and rapid wealth accumulation for certain business owners.
Read MoreMark Gasner CPA, CFP®, joined our internal wealth strategy team for a fast-paced roundtable covering some of our favorite tax-planning strategies. We discussed a variety of tax moves, which may be available to enhance your financial plan and minimize “tax drag” on your assets, as well as investment-related tax strategies, filing tips, effective gifting to family and charities, and tactics for business owners and executives.
Read MoreScott Oeth, CFP® and Steve Storkan, CFP®, Executive Director of The Employee Ownership Expansion Network discuss how Employee Stock Ownership Plans ("ESOP") can allow for a tax-advantaged transfer of ownership from a business founder to the employees. This is a valuable conversation of a niche topic that is most applicable to business owners considering exit strategies.
Read MoreNot every concentrated position needs to be sold off, but, in most cases, it is important to recognize the value of a well-rounded approach. Plus, one of the biggest concerns investors have about concentrated stock is taxes. Selling isn’t your only option. Learn more about the dangers of a concentrated stock position, and strategies to consider to help maximize your financial situation.
Read MoreWhile market volatility (“seeing your team down”) is uncomfortable, historically, market downturns have been temporary. Scott talks about how markets may look bad at times, but the victories have been decisive, and the comebacks often quite dramatic, so don’t pack up and leave the game early—you’re going to want to stay to see the end!
Read MoreScott and Prof. Russell James, J.D., PhD, CFP®, one of the nation’s leading experts on charitable giving and philanthropy (as well as an entertaining presenter) discuss top tax-advantaged ways to help your favorite causes.
Read MoreRelocating isn't just for retirees anymore. In this webinar, a group of advanced planning experts from across the tax, legal, and wealth management spectrum join me to discuss key relocation tax planning and financial strategies and considerations.
Read MoreWhen the Fed announces turbulence in the form of raising interest rates to curb inflation, it is not time to panic. Tighten your seatbelt, breathe deeply, and try to remember that with good planning and patient investor behavior, you will safely arrive at your destination. In the meantime, here are a few points every prudent investors should consider.
Read MoreScott hosts Roz Beliveau and John Lord of Vanguard to discuss Vanguard’s investor outlook and provide a financial and economic investment update.
Read MoreWhether you’re knee-deep in the college planning process or just starting to think about it, this valuable webinar with Cozy Wittman from College Inside Track provides insight into evaluating the investment return between different colleges, as well as tips for negotiating college costs and building a scholarship package designed specifically for your future college student.
Read MoreWhat if I told you that investing in stocks before a recession was a good idea? Learn why people who were invested before a recession and stayed invested through the recession were financially successful, and the people who waited for signs of economic improvement undoubtedly missed out on investment returns!
Read MorePoor consumer sentiment should indicate poor stock market returns, right? Everything looks terrible, and there is great knowledge in the wisdom of crowds…or is there? Check out this quantitative data showing the value of maintaining investment discipline, not falling for the madness of crowds, and exploring potential opportunities.
Read MoreIn 1932, at the market’s rock-bottom and from the depths of The Great Depression’s despair, Dean Witter, founder a large brokerage firm (which has since merged with Morgan Stanley), shared with his company some words of wisdom and investment advice about how to manage the worst economic time our country had ever witnessed.
Read MoreThe bears are charging through Wall Street, and stocks are falling! Should we run? No, we DO NOT run from bears—in the wild or in the markets! Learn why investors who stand their ground in bear markets have historically seen success when the bulls return.
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