Proactive tax planning isn’t limited to just “tax season” — it’s a year-round event. Your financial professional can help you deploy these three strategies to potentially optimize your income and lower how much you pay in taxes each year. Overview Credits and deductions. AGI. Capital gains. These words seem to be used more frequently recently

New legislation could bring big changes for people saving for and living in retirement Overview When Congress passed the SECURE Act in 2019, the new legislation included significant changes for retirees. Now, after months of debate and deliberation, Congress has approved SECURE 2.0. While the new legislation builds on the 2019 changes benefiting Americans in

Tax brackets, standard deductions and retirement contributions increased for inflation. New tax laws are set to take effect on Jan. 1. Tax brackets have expanded, while standard deductions and contribution limits to retirement accounts are higher. Gift tax limits and estate tax exclusion limits have also increased. Overview The start of a new year always

Investors get more shares for their money with a stock split. Stock splits can be a good way for companies to lower share prices, making their stock more affordable for potential investors. Current shareholders can also benefit by getting more shares with the same total value. Overview Amazon. Shopify. Tesla. What do these companies have

The rise of digital payments has made more Americans vulnerable to online fraud. Take these proactive steps to help protect your money and identity from being stolen by scammers and cybercriminals. Overview Digital payments are on the rise — and hackers are looking for a cut. More than 80% of Americans made a digital payment

RMDs are crucial for retirement account owners age 72 and older Some qualified retirement account owners are surprised that the IRS requires them to take a certain amount from their accounts each year. Including required minimum distributions in your financial plan can help you avoid higher taxes and potential IRS penalties. Overview If you own