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  • May 17, 2022

    Couples Retiring on the Same Page

    Agreeing about what you want from retirement is crucial. What does a good retirement look like to Middle-Class Millionaires? Does it resemble the retirement that your spouse or partner has in mind? It is at least roughly similar?    The Social Security Administration currently projects an average retirement of 18 years for ...
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  • April 21, 2022

    Are You Retiring Within the Next 5 Years?

    What to focus on as the transition approaches Middle-Class Millionaires can prepare for the transition years in advance. In doing so, you may be better equipped to manage anything unexpected that may come your way.    How much monthly income will you need? Unfortunately, there is no “magic” number for everyone to ...
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  • March 21, 2022

    How Market Cycles Can Impact Retirements

    Sequence of returns can play a role in your overall portfolio. A thoughtful retirement strategy helps Middle-Class Millionaires pursue their many retirement goals. That strategy must consider many factors, and here are just a few: income needs, the order of withdrawals from taxable and tax-advantaged retirement accounts, the income tax implications ...
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  • March 10, 2022

    Major Risks to Family Wealth

    Protect your family assets for future generations. All too often, family wealth fails to last. One generation builds a business-or even a fortune- lost in the ensuing decades. Why does it happen, again and again? Often, middle-class millionaire families fall prey to serious money blunders, making classic mistakes, or not recognizing changing ...
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  • February 11, 2022

    IRA Deadlines Are Approaching

    Financially, many of us associate the spring with taxes – but we should also associate December with important IRA deadlines. This year, like 2021, will see a few changes and distinctions. December 31, 2022, is the deadline to take your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from certain individual retirement accounts.    April 15, 2022, ...
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  • February 11, 2022

    Retirement Preparation Mistakes

    Why are they made again and again?  Much is out there about the classic financial mistakes that plague start-ups, family businesses, corporations, and charities. Aside from these blunders, some classic financial missteps plague individuals, or as we say, the Middle-Class Millionaires.   Calling them “mistakes” may be a bit harsh, as not all ...
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  • January 19, 2022

    Is Inflation Peaking?

    One lesser-known indicator is called the Baltic Dry Index. We know our middle-class millionaire clients see it in prices at the grocery store and the gas station and feel it in their monthly budget. So why don’t the financial markets seem too concerned about inflation? Remember, financial markets are considered “discounting mechanisms,” ...
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  • December 14, 2021

    Eight Money Moves to Jumpstart Your Financial Health in 2022

    For many, the new year is a time of renewal and reinvention, which makes it the perfect time to optimize your personal finances for 2022 and beyond. What financial, business, or life priorities do you need to address in the new year? Here are some ideas on how to get ...
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  • December 06, 2021

    2022 Contribution Limits

    Is it time to contribute more? Preparing for retirement for Middle-Class Millionaires just got a little more financial wiggle room. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced new contribution limits for 2022. Staying put for 2022 are traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), with the limit remaining at $6,000. The catch-up contribution for ...
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  • November 16, 2021

    Year End Tax Planning for Middle-Class Millionaires

    It is time to start thinking about moves that may help lower your tax bill for this year and next. This year’s planning is more challenging than usual due to the uncertainty surrounding pending legislation that could, among other things, increase top rates on both ordinary income and capital gain ...
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