History has shown that stock market declines are a normal part of investing. But how do we know when a stock market decline is more mild and of little... Read More
In March of 2022, new Iowa tax reform was signed into law that will do away with Iowa’s complex income tax brackets and apply a flat tax. In addition... Read More
There are a number of valuable items you can review on your tax return to reduce how much tax you are paying when retired: Read More
Today’s environment of rising interest rates and inflation has made for a very volatile period for your bond investments. What has typically been the safe, boring part of your... Read More
Cryptocurrency has taken the world by storm. But many people don’t have an understanding of what it is or know if it belongs as part of your retirement savings.... Read More
If you are saving for a child’s college, you are probably already aware of Iowa 529 accounts. These accounts provide tax free growth of your investments and give you... Read More
IRMAA, or Medicare's Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount is an extra fee that is added to your monthly Medicare premium. What is the calculation for IRMAA surcharge and how can... Read More
Doing something called a “Mega backdoor Roth conversion” is a great way to get more into your Roth savings. Here’s how to know if you qualify, and the steps... Read More
As the end of the year approaches, your time is running out to accomplish several common end of year tax reduction strategies. Here’s a few items to consider today,... Read More
529 education savings accounts are one of the best ways to save for future college expenses. While you likely have a basic understand of how 529 accounts work, we... Read More
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