Florida residents can file for a homestead exemption on their primary residence as a means to reduce property taxes. What is the Florida Homestead Exemption? By filing for the Homestead Exemption, it can result in exempting up to $50,000 of your home’s assessed value from property tax liability. The first $25,000 of the home’s assessed…
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A question we have been asked repeatedly over the last six months has been: what is the best strategy to get into the market with new money? Invest all of it at once? Or invest in smaller increments over time through dollar-cost averaging? The most important thing to keep in mind is that the decision…
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Relationship Your advisor’s sole, continuous duty across your entire relationship should be to advance your highest financial interests (even ahead of their own) as a FIDUCIARY. Primary Role Your advisor should understand and account for your total wealth interests and advise you accordingly. Understanding all components of your financial situation and how they interact is…
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Given the current economic environment where companies are laying off workers and, in some cases, going out of the business, the implications for employer-sponsored retirement plans are significant. Unfortunately, one of the consequences of the pandemic and the economic shutdown is that many companies are laying off workers and, in some cases, shutting down completely.…
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Included in the CARES Act, which was signed into law on Friday, March 27th, 2020, are provisions related to tax-deferred retirement plans/IRAs and minimum distribution requirements for 2020. Specifically, regardless of your age, all minimum distribution requirements from tax-deferred retirement plans and IRAs have been suspended for 2020. Of course, you can take withdrawals if…
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At my core, I am a financial planner. Some may call me a money manager, or an investment advisor or a wealth manager….all terms that could apply, depending on your definition. But, I see myself as a financial planner. When I meet with someone for the first time, more times than not, they are looking…
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Over the last several weeks, the coronavirus has grabbed global headlines. So far, U.S. markets have remained relatively immune. But should you try to dodge markets that have been exposed? The answer to that question is simple: breaking news should not impact your investment program. A portfolio that is invested according to an evidence-based investment…
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The Social Security Administration has announced the following changes for the coming year. For those who are collecting benefits, benefit amounts will increase by 1.6% as a cost of living adjustment. The adjustment will be reflected in a recipient’s December benefit which is paid in January 2020. In 2020, the Full Retirement Age (age when…
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Annual contribution limits for retirement savings accounts for 2019 and 2020, as established by the IRS, are listed below. Please keep in mind that contributions to Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and SEP IRAs can be made up until the time your tax return is due, including extensions.
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In most aspects of our lives, taking action serves us well. We are conditioned from a young age to believe that if we want to succeed at any endeavor – climbing the corporate ladder, excelling at a sport, being a great parent, getting good grades – we must work hard, make tough choices, and put…
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