Forty "W"ritings

As we navigate through the economic landscape of 2025, investors face a complex array of challenges that suggest the possibility of continued volatility ahead. The disconnect between sentiment indicators and economic data, ongoing trade policy uncertainty, potential shifts in global investment flows, and unresolved fiscal policy questions all represent significant headwinds that may lead to market disruptions in the short term. It's important to emphasize that these are possibilities rather than certainties, but prudent investors should consider these factors in their strategic planning.

Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) is a valuable tax strategy that can offer the benefit of lower taxes and portfolo diversification for investors holding appreciated employer stock within their retirement plans. By understanding how NUA works and considering its potential impact on your overall financial plan, you can make informed decisions to optimize your tax efficiency and achieve your long-term financial goals.

There has been a lot of tinkering to retirement plan rules the last few years. Here is what you need to know about the new rules going into effect in 2024 that could impact your 401k, IRA and 529 plans.

Sweeping changes for retirement plans were signed into law on December 29, 2022 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act. We break down the most important provisions based on whether you are retired or currently working.

Estate planning is the part of the financial planning process where you proactively put a plan in place in the event you become incapacitated or die. Cheery stuff, eh!? Anyone who is interested in making sure their wishes for themselves and their loved ones are carried out should do some level of estate planning.

While it can be tempting to cruise into the holiday season enjoying the spoils of another year gone by don’t forget to do one final check of your financial to-do list to make sure that you are getting everything out of 2022 that you can. Here is a quick list of some end-of-the-year planning tips.