Latest articles by Michael Aloi, CFP®
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Four Tips to Help You Conquer the Retirement Mountain
Getting to retirement is only half the goal. That’s why having a cash cushion, minimizing taxes and more are so important to having a successful retirement.
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Three Potentially Costly IRA Mistakes That Are Easy to Avoid
An IRA is a great savings tool, but it does come with some rules that can trip up a lot of people. Find out more here about beneficiaries, after-tax contributions and RMD tables.
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Three Tips for Selling Your Business and Getting the Most Value
Employing an aggressive tax-loss harvesting strategy and making use of trusts can help secure maximum value. And the sooner you start planning, the better.
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How Two Tax Laws Make REITs More Tax-Friendly
Taking advantage of the return of capital (ROC) and Tax Cuts and Jobs Act rate reductions can significantly reduce the taxes on REIT distributions.
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After the Recent Banking Crisis, What Can You Bank On?
Now would be a good time to take stock of how your nest egg may be exposed in a banking crisis. Here are five things you should know about.
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Laid Off With a Severance Package? Here’s How to Make a Plan
Gathering all the relevant information and staying organized is key, as is getting your financial team involved. Here are five financial planning tips to help.
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2023 Investment Outlook’s Big Question Focuses on Recession
Fundamentals, earnings and diversification are key after a year that left us feeling like we have a bit of a hangover.
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Rising Interest Rates Change the Math on Pensions for Some Would-Be Retirees
Now is a good time to think about when and if to take a lump sum on your pension and what to do with it. Let’s explore the pros and cons.
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When Choosing Funds for Your College 529 Plan, Don’t Make This Mistake
529 Plans Age-based funds make sense for some retirement savers, but they rarely make sense for college savers, in my opinion. Here’s why.
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College 529 Savings Plans: What You Need to Know
529 Plans Do you know how much you’re able to contribute or what the funds could be used to pay for? Check out the nitty-gritty details of this formidable college savings tool.
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College 529 Savings Plans: How to Get the Most Out of Them
Go to the head of the class with one adviser’s tips, such as how to choose the plan that works best for you and when to get started.
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How to Plan for an Early Retirement
retirement planning Hint: It’s a little different than the usual retirement planning. When you want to retire early, there are a few extra considerations you need to think through.
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Got Company Stock in Your 401(k)? You Should Know about NUD.
401(k)s You may have heard about the tax strategy called Net Unrealized Appreciation, but there’s another lesser-known strategy that could be especially useful right now: Net Unrealized Depreciation.
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3 Investment Ideas for Retirees Right Now
investing Wondering what to do with your retirement nest egg? These three portfolio moves may be worth taking a look.
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3 Reasons I Like Municipal Bonds
bonds The time could be right to consider adding some munis to your portfolio. Here’s why.
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Everyone Is Talking about Roth IRA Conversions – Here’s Why
Roth IRA Conversions Two reasons to consider a Roth conversion now, plus some traps to avoid.
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Will It Be March Madness in the Stock Market?
investing Markets have been crazy. For perspectives about what may be next, turn to … basketball. Believe it or not, college basketball’s championship tournament may hold insights for investors.
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Using a Fixed Annuity for Fixed Income
annuities Fixed annuities provide principal stability, competitive interest rates and tax-deferral. Here’s a look at how a fixed deferred annuity works, including some pros and cons.
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How to Use a Put Option Overlay to Minimize Market Risk
investing Stock market volatility is back, and some investors are on edge. While they’re not for everyone, put options could help protect stock gains from a strong market pullback.
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4 Tips on How to Build a Better Bond Position
bonds In a world where stock markets keep setting records, bonds look quite dull in comparison. But don’t give up on them! Polish up your bond portfolio using these strategies.
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Should You Take Pension Payments or a Lump Sum? A How-To Guide
retirement planning With buyout offers, when deciding whether to take it or leave it, a couple of calculations can be enlightening. This how-to guide walks you through the steps to help make the right choice for you.
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The Case Against Owning All Dividend-Paying Stocks in Retirement
investing Income investors are often all about dividends, but that may not be a smart strategy for retirees. Here’s why, and what investment model they should consider instead.
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10 Ways to Increase Your After-Tax Investment Returns
investing Your investments could be doing great, but if you’re not minimizing your taxes on them, you’re throwing money out the window. Here are 10 tax-smart ways to optimize your investments.
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3 Smart Places to Save Now
Tax Breaks Boomers planning on retiring in the next several years should consider these three tax-smart moves now. They can help you cut the taxes you’ll pay on your income – especially on your Social Security benefits – down the road.
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