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Secure Act 2.0 Overview

| 3/2/23 12:27 PM
6 minute read 
Seven highlights of the newest version of the bill—and what it might mean for you and your wealth

On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0 Act) as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2023, the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill funding the U.S. federal government for the 2023 fiscal year. SECURE 2.0 is a follow-up..

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Beginning of the Year Planning: 5 Quick Actions to Take Now

| 1/11/23 11:05 AM
4 minute read 

A new year brings new opportunities to take advantage of to enhance your future financial success. In that regard, we want to share five quick planning ideas to kick off the new year.

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Year-End Tax Planning Strategies

| 12/21/22 2:03 PM
8 minute read 

With year end rapidly approaching, there is still time to implement tax saving strategies to lower your 2022 taxes. Current focus should be on deferring 2022 income into the following year and accelerating deductions for 2023 into the current year. This is often referred to as the “normal approach” to year-end tax planning.

One recent legislation update relates to individuals turning 72 in 2023, and expecting to begin their..

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