Bill Brancaccio

What to Know About Working with a Financial Professional

If you’ve been wondering how to optimize your finances and ensure your money continues to work for you, a financial professional may be able to help. But the thought of turning over your most sensitive financial information to a near-stranger can be an intimidating one. To make this relationship work, you’ll need to place a great …

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Retirement Planning: To Roth or Not to Roth?

When saving for retirement, it often makes sense to contribute to employer-sponsored retirement plans to take advantage of any available employer match opportunities. However, not everyone has access to an employer-sponsored plan. Even if you do, there are reasons you may want to consider using Traditional and/or Roth IRAs to supplement your retirement savings. There …

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Implementing Advice Based on “A Comparison of the Tax Efficiency of Decumulation Strategies” by Geisler, Harden, and Hulse – Written by Byrke Sestok, CFP®

“A Comparison of the Tax Efficiency of Decumulation Strategies” by Geisler, Harden, and Hulse was published in the March 2021 issue of the Journal of Financial Planning, and the research is invaluable to our profession. This article seeks to put that research in motion to better serve our clients. Read More The opinions voiced in this material are …

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Tax Prep Checklist: Everything You Need to Be Ready for Tax Season

Regardless of whether you prepare your taxes yourself or use a professional’s services, it’s a good idea to gather the information and documentation you need well in advance of your actual tax filing date. Below, we’ve listed some key information you need when preparing this year’s taxes. Your Personal Information The personal information you may …

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