October 25th, 2023

The Looming Revert

Nobody is talking about the fact that the tax provisions in the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 are due to revert back, after December 31, 2025, to what they had been in 2017—just 26 months from now. But if and when that threshold is crossed, it could be a rude awakening for a … Continue reading “The Looming Revert”

March 29th, 2023

SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview

In late 2022, Congress passed a new set of retirement rules designed to make it easier to contribute to retirement plans and access those funds earmarked for retirement. The law is called SECURE 2.0, and it’s a follow-up to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, passed in 2019. We know a … Continue reading “SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview”

February 24th, 2023

A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses

Capital gains result when an individual sells an investment for an amount greater than their purchase price. Capital gains are categorized as short-term gains (a gain realized on an asset held one year or less) or as long-term gains (a gain realized on an asset held longer than one year). Long-Term vs. Short-Term Gains Short-term … Continue reading “A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses”

December 5th, 2022

Dividends and Harvesting Losses

Many Middle-Class Millionaires already know this – ’Tis the season for taxable dividends and capital gains to show up in your mutual fund account—and on your tax return. Many publicly-traded companies pay out some portion of their excess earnings to their shareholders, and the aggregate of these dividends are distributed to, and through, the mutual … Continue reading “Dividends and Harvesting Losses”

November 17th, 2022

Managing Probate When Setting Up Your Estate

What can you do to help your heirs? The probate process can be expensive for some estates. Settling an estate through probate can cost you both time and money. It could take up to a year for the estate to be settled, plus attorney’s fees, appraiser’s fees, and court costs may eat up as much … Continue reading “Managing Probate When Setting Up Your Estate”

November 17th, 2022

New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2023

Near-record levels. The Internal Revenue Service has released new limits for the coming year. After months of high inflation and financial uncertainty, some of these cost-of-living-based adjustments have reached near-record levels. Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). IRA contribution limits are up $500 in 2023 to $6,500. Catch-up contributions for those over age 50 remain at $1,000, … Continue reading “New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2023”

November 17th, 2022

End-of-the-Year Money Moves

Here are some things you might consider before saying goodbye to 2022. What has changed for you in 2022? This year has been as complicated as learning a new dance for many Middle-Class Millionaires. Did you start a new job or leave a job behind? That’s one step. Did you remarry? There’s another step. Did … Continue reading “End-of-the-Year Money Moves”

September 27th, 2022

Cash Alternatives for Charitable Giving

Thinking about donating? Think of these choices. The year is winding down, and many Middle-Class Millionaires may be thinking of giving. In fact, you may want to explore the different ways in which you can donate to a charity or non-profit organization, apart from just making a cash gift. Consider some of the alternatives.   Donor-advised … Continue reading “Cash Alternatives for Charitable Giving”

September 19th, 2022

Annual Financial To-Do List

Things you can do for your future as the year unfolds. What financial, business, or life priorities do you need to address for the coming year? Now is an excellent time to think about the investing, saving, or budgeting methods you could employ toward specific objectives, from building your retirement fund to managing your taxes. … Continue reading “Annual Financial To-Do List”

September 19th, 2022

5 Retirement Concerns Too Often Overlooked

Baby boomers entering their “second acts” should think about these matters. Retirement is undeniably a major life and financial transition. Even so, Middle-Class Millionaires® can run the risk of growing nonchalant about some of the financial challenges that retirement poses, for not all are immediately obvious. In looking forward to their “second acts,” boomers may … Continue reading “5 Retirement Concerns Too Often Overlooked”