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- October 16, 2020
Where is Your Priority: Tax Preparation or Tax Planning?
Tax planning is very different than tax return preparation. The goal of tax preparation is to minimize your tax owed this year. The goal of tax planning is to maximize your after-tax net worth by minimizing your taxes owed over your lifetime. Both are important, but it matters where your priorities ...View more - October 02, 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 ...View more - September 14, 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 ...View more - September 02, 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 ...View more - August 06, 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 ...View more - July 17, 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 ...View more - June 15, 2020
Before You Claim Social Security
There are a few things you may want to think about before filing for benefits. Whether you want to leave work at 62, 67, or 72, claiming the retirement benefits you are entitled to by federal law is no casual decision. Our clients here at Kendall Capital often want to evaluate ...View more - June 09, 2020
Eldercare Choices in the COVID-19 Era
Given the threat of COVID-19, seniors today may be considering their extended care alternatives with extra caution. In addition to health factors, the cost can be an issue. According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the median annual cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home is now $90,000. ...View more - May 18, 2020
The Pros and Cons of In-Service Retirement Plan Rollovers
Should you withdraw and reinvest your retirement plan money while you are still employed? Did you know you might be able to take some or all of the money in your 401(k), 403(b), or 457 plan and roll it over into another type of retirement account? Were you aware that you ...View more - May 13, 2020
The Nifty Fifty and Overweight Tech Stocks
The interesting thing about index funds, which is not discussed enough, is that when a stock or a sector posts dramatic gains, it can become an outsized part of the total index. Investors who buy the index are buying that stock or sector at very high valuations—which may nor may ...View more