October 2nd, 2020

End-of-the-Year Money Moves for Middle-Class Millionaires

Here are some things you might consider before saying goodbye to 2020.  What has changed for you in 2020? For many, this year has been complicated to say the least. Did you start a new job or leave a job behind? Did you retire? Did you start a family? If notable changes occurred in your … Continue reading “End-of-the-Year Money Moves for Middle-Class Millionaires”

September 14th, 2020

Why Roth IRA Conversions May Now Be Advantageous

Thanks to a couple of factors, some Middle-Class Millionaires are thinking about this move before 2020 ends. Kendall Capital can help evaluate whether or not this is a beneficial strategy for you. Roth IRAs have attracted retirement savers since their introduction in 1998. They offer the potential for tax-free retirement income, provided Internal Revenue Service rules … Continue reading “Why Roth IRA Conversions May Now Be Advantageous”

September 2nd, 2020

Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women

When it comes to retirement, some women face obstacles that can make saving for retirement a challenge. Women typically earn less than their male counterparts and often take time out of the workforce to care for children or other family members. Added to the fact that women typically live longer than men, retirement money for … Continue reading “Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women”

August 6th, 2020

The A, B, C, & D of Medicare

Breaking down the basics.  Whether your 65th birthday is on the horizon or decades away, understanding the different parts of Medicare is critical, as this government-sponsored program may play a role in your future health care decisions. This is such an important topic that we recently hosted a webinar for our clients to go over … Continue reading “The A, B, C, & D of Medicare”

July 17th, 2020

Big Changes to Account Rules Make 2020 a Unique Year for Retirement

These changes can be attributed to two major pieces of legislation: the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. We encourage you to reach out to an advisor at Kendall Capital to discuss how this may impact your portfolio and financial plans. Here … Continue reading “Big Changes to Account Rules Make 2020 a Unique Year for Retirement”

November 13th, 2019

Cybersecurity and Protecting Yourself

Cybercrime affects both large corporations and private individuals. You’ve likely read about the large data breaches in the business world. These crimes are both expensive and on the rise. The U.S. Identity Theft Resource Center says that these corporate data breaches reached a peak of 1,632 in 2017. The response to the growing need for data … Continue reading “Cybersecurity and Protecting Yourself”

November 4th, 2019

Reap Tax Benefits From Giving with a Qualified Charitable Distribution

Montgomery County residents overall tend to be generous people, with the average person donating between three percent and five percent of his or her income to charitable causes each year. However, changes to federal tax law in 2017 that can make it less advantageous tax-wise to make charitable contributions were one factor that led to … Continue reading “Reap Tax Benefits From Giving with a Qualified Charitable Distribution”

May 29th, 2019

Keep Calm, Stay Invested

Recent headlines have added volatility to the markets. There will always be new headlines, and any of them could mean turbulence for Wall Street. As an investor and retirement saver, how much will this turmoil matter to you in the long run? Not as much as you may expect. There are many good reasons to … Continue reading “Keep Calm, Stay Invested”

April 23rd, 2019

IPOs Are Hot — But Should You Invest in Them?

Initial public offerings, or IPOs, seem to be all the rage among investors so far this year. In the last few months, Lyft, Pinterest, Uber, and Zoom all debuted on the public market by offering shares of stock for sale to public investors. Expedia and Airbnb are also expected to go public in the near … Continue reading “IPOs Are Hot — But Should You Invest in Them?”

April 16th, 2019

Planning to Retire Within the Next 5 Years?

What should you concentrate on as the transition approaches? You can prepare for your retirement transition years before it occurs. In doing so, you can do your best to avoid the kind of financial surprises that tend to upset an unsuspecting new retiree.   How much monthly income will you need? Look at your monthly expenses … Continue reading “Planning to Retire Within the Next 5 Years?”