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LGBTQ+ Retirement Planning: Challenges & Smart Solutions
The LGBTQ+ community has made major strides toward gaining equal rights. But there are a number of serious challenges that remain, and they can emerge when those in the LGBTQ+ community are saving for retirement. Let’s talk about some of those challenges – as well as ways to address them. To get a sense of the retirement landscape for LGBTQ+ Americans, let’s first talk about the advancements we have seen.
Term vs. Whole Life Insurance: What’s the Difference and Which One Is Right for You?
Here’s an alarming statistic: Just a little more than half of all consumers surveyed reported owning life insurance, according to industry group LIMRA in 2024. That means just about half don’t. Why is that alarming? Consider why it’s important to own life insurance. We own life insurance to ensure our loved ones are taken care of when we pass. Some may be reluctant to consider their own mortality. But the reality is none of us can escape it, so it’s best to be prepared.
How to Rethink Your Cash Strategy in a Volatile Environment
One of the silver linings of higher interest rates over the past couple of years has been higher yields on cash investments. High-yield savings accounts have provided their most attractive interest rates (yields) in almost two decades, with some above 5%, with certificate of deposits and money market funds also paying historically high rates. A year ago, it seemed likely that interest rates would go back down and with them, cash returns would look less fruitful once again.
Capital Gains Tax in Indiana
Capital gains tax is a key consideration for Indiana residents looking to sell investments like real estate, stocks or business interests. Indiana has a flat tax on ordinary individual income, including capital gains. This means that when you sell an asset for a profit, you’ll need to account for both federal and state capital gains taxes, which can impact your overall returns.
Taxes in 2025
“Once we have a definite sense of what may happen, that’s when we can start seriously discussing if there are any changes that need to be made to your plan – and there may not be,” Eitzel adds. There is a wide spectrum of possibilities for a new tax structure. But the spectrum itself is bookended by two definite scenarios. On one end, and as mentioned, Congress could extend current tax law until it agrees on a new tax bill.
Year-end financial checklist
Year-end is supposed to be filled with holiday joy, so why can be it so stressful? Maybe the better question is: How can it not be? In November and December, our “to-dos” can avalanche into an insurmountable checklist of work projects, holiday parties, gift buying, family visits, last-minute tasks before vacations – just to name a few. Then, add into the mix our nation’s political divide and the world’s geopolitical strife. We say hit pause and take a breath.
How to get the most out of a financial windfall
We came up with a strategy that considered using a donor-advised fund. A DAF met Dave’s goal of leaving a legacy and giving to causes that he was passionate about, but it could also allow him to offset his large tax liability. With that, together, we collaborated with Dave's tax professional to review this strategy. A DAF is an account that allows you to donate to charities of your choice.
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