Workers are not new to the idea of saving as much money as possible for retirement. However, there is less conversation about spending the money they’ve worked hard to save, and that shift can cause stress in any retiree's life.
Major worries among retirees include not being able to spend as much as before retirement, not being able to leave money to beneficiaries, facing unknown healthcare expenses, and outliving their money. If you don’t have a strategy in place to help pay for these expenses, you could end up making a mistake that will cost you more in the long run.
For instance, we talked to a client who wanted to add an addition to her home. Her original plan was to take the money from her IRA to pay for it, which would have been close to $150,000 before tax.
If she proceeded with that, she would have increased her tax bracket, increased taxes on her social security, and increased her Medicare premiums. For example, her Medicare premiums alone would have increased by over $5,000/year.
However, because we were able to coordinate her strategy with our in-house tax team, we were able to suggest a better alternative strategy and engineer a solution that fit her specific needs. We took about one-third of the money from her IRA, which kept her tax bracket and premiums the same. Then, we worked with her to get a home equity line of credit or HELOC. Finally, we were able to use dividends from her portfolio– which will be taxed at a much lower capital gains rate – in order to pay the home equity line over time.
While this is a specific client scenario, it’s not an uncommon issue to run into. You want to be able to maximize your retirement and to do that, you need a strategy that works. That’s why having a team of financial professionals like the ones at Lineweaver Financial Group to help coordinate your strategy can help alleviate some of that stress when it comes to spending in retirement. If you have questions, give us a call today. We’re here to help!
Posted By Lineweaver Financial Group
October 31, 2024
Category: Tax, Tax Strategy, Tax Brackets, Tax Planning
With the year coming to a close, now is the perfect time to start thinking about tax planning to maximize savings for 2024. Many opportunities for tax adjustments close at year-end, so early preparation can be key to achieving the best possible results. Here are some strategic tax planning tips to consider for the final quarter of the year. The last quarter offers a unique opportunity to review income, deductions, and potential tax-saving strategies while there's still time to act. For business owners, deferring income until next year or accelerating expenses can provide tax advantages. Charitable contributions and pre-paying taxes are also options to consider. Accelerating certain expenses, like equipment purchases, may allow for deductions in 2024, helping to reduce this year’s taxable income. Another useful strategy comes in the form of tax loss harvesting, which involves selling securities at a loss to offset capital gains. Although the final position of your portfolio won’t be set until year-end, starting a review now provides time to make adjustments and capture potential tax benefits. The last few months of the year also provide an ideal time to maximize contributions to retirement accounts like 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and 457 plans. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) can still be funded, providing further tax advantages. If you’ve turned 73 this year, it’s essential to plan for the required minimum dis
Posted By Lineweaver Financial Group
October 17, 2024
Category: Legacy Planning, Inheritance, Beneficiary, Wealth Transfer
While many people equate legacy planning with estate planning, they are not the same. Estate planning is a component, but legacy planning involves more than simply deciding who inherits your assets—it's about ensuring your wealth is passed down efficiently and according to your wishes. To help you get started, here are four essential questions to ask when preparing your finances to pass to your loved ones. 1. Is Your Beneficiary Information Up-to-Date? Every financial account you own—from retirement accounts to life insurance policies—requires a beneficiary designation. This can include primary and secondary beneficiaries, and you may even have multiple beneficiaries per account. It’s vital to review this information annually to ensure its accurate and reflects your current wishes. Ask yourself: Have there been any life changes, such as a marriage, divorce, or birth, that might affect your choices? Is the contact information, including addresses and phone numbers, up to date? It’s also wise to have a conversation with your beneficiaries so they understand what to expect. Additionally, consider assigning a Financial Power of Attorney for each of your accounts, and discuss the responsibility with that individual to make the process as seamless as possible in the event of your passing. 2. Are Your Beneficiaries Aligned with Your Wealth Transfer Strategy? Our beneficiaries are often family members—children, grandchildren, ni
Posted By Lineweaver Financial Group
October 03, 2024
Category: General, Stock, Finance, Market Commentary
We have been highly constructive on U.S. large-cap stocks in our investment strategies since October 2023. We remain optimistic generally into 2025, but as we enter fall, we think it is prudent to be slightly more cautious as some facts have changed over the last several weeks. First, our analysis of earnings surprises and estimate revisions has detected some cooling trends, suggesting potential moderation of the earnings advantages that catalyzed much of the rally this year so far. Our research also reveals the autumn period in October through mid-November in presidential election years has tended to be more volatile than usual, with increased vulnerability to downside moves. The elevated uncertainty surrounding the upcoming election adds additional complexity. Given the sharp divide in the parties’ expected policy and the expectations of a close race, many real economy actors are delaying major capital allocations and business-defining bets to after election night. In this state of uncertainty, any lack of market liquidity has the potential to trigger volatility. This may be compounded if the final outcome of the election is delayed, as we saw in 2020. Finally, recent changes in market temperament have also caught our attention and give us pause. Relatively tranquil gains in large-cap stocks for most of the year have been disrupted recently with larger single-day selloffs, rotations, and V-shaped snapbacks, which may be signs of a market more susceptible to headlin
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