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Tolerating Market Turbulence

Tolerate the Turbulence Look beyond this moment and stay focused on your long-term objectives.  Provided by Carla Merlak Volatility will always be around on Wall Street, and as you invest for the long term, you must learn to tolerate it. Rocky moments, fortunately, are not the norm. Since the end of World War II, there [...]

2018-10-23T08:40:21-07:00October 23rd, 2018|financial|Comments Off on Tolerating Market Turbulence

Medicare Annual Enrollment – Why would you want to review your coverage?

Medical insurance and other costs can be one of the biggest expenses in retirement alongside taxes.  Doesn't it make sense to make sure you aren't overpaying?  Annual enrollment kicks off 10/15/2018 where you can make changes to your plans. Antonio Lugo of Smart Wealth Strategies has incorporated Medicare plans into his practice and for a [...]

2018-10-11T13:15:05-07:00October 11th, 2018|retirement, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Medicare Annual Enrollment – Why would you want to review your coverage?

Do IRA’s confuse you? You aren’t alone

Even the IRS must know people are confused about IRA's.  They just published Tax Tip 2018-145 - Facts to help taxpayers understand Individual Retirement Arrangements. Click here to read the complete tax tip from the IRS.

2018-09-19T14:15:37-07:00September 19th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Do IRA’s confuse you? You aren’t alone

Retirees with pension income

While you are out having fun, you may not realize that your pension check has less money going toward Federal taxes. The IRS just published the Tax Reform Tax Tip 2018-143 stating that retirees with pension income should do a paycheck check up ASAP. Click here to read the article.  It will give you a [...]

2018-09-13T13:51:00-07:00September 13th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Retirees with pension income

Underestimating expenses in retirement

Especially those that retire early, in their early to mid 60's, may be surprised that they will spend equal or even more than they did while working.  Read full article:  https://www.reuters.com/article/us-money-retirement-lowballed/the-lowballed-retirement-why-americans-underestimate-what-they-need-idUSKBN1KE2B1

2018-09-11T12:38:07-07:00September 11th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Underestimating expenses in retirement

Planning for Social Security

Learn more about Social Security...you might be surprised!  Read these articles published by Social Security:   when to start_1700 ret checklist_Additional things you should think about 5 things_About Social Security

2018-07-12T15:08:14-07:00July 12th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Planning for Social Security

Where taxpayers can get help any time of the year

IRS Tax Tip 2018-91, June 13, 2018 While the federal income tax-filing deadline has come and gone for most people, some taxpayers might still need tax help. The IRS has several resources available year-round: IRS.gov. Taxpayers can find all sorts of helpful information on IRS.gov. They can click on “Help” at the top of the home [...]

2018-06-26T10:11:20-07:00June 26th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Where taxpayers can get help any time of the year

What taxpayers should know about tax return copies and transcripts

IRS Tax Tip 2018-90, June 12, 2018 The IRS recommends that taxpayers keep a copy of tax returns for at least three years. Doing so can help taxpayers prepare future tax returns or even assist with amending a prior year’s return. If a taxpayer is unable to locate copies of previous year tax returns, they should [...]

2018-06-26T08:56:44-07:00June 26th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on What taxpayers should know about tax return copies and transcripts

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