Category: Retirement

Here is what you need to know. Financially, many Middle-Class Millionaires associate April with taxes – but we should also associate April with important IRA deadlines.   April 15, 2021 is the deadline to take your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from certain individual retirement accounts. Your advisor at Kendall Capital can help you navigate through and … Continue reading “2020 IRA Deadlines Are Approaching”

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

Some life and financial factors that Middle-Class Millionaires sometimes overlook. We all have our “blue sky” visions of the way retirement should be, yet our futures may unfold in ways we do not predict. So, as our clients at Kendall Capital think about their “second act,” we encourage them to consider some life and financial … Continue reading “Retirement Blindspots”

Numbers for Middle-Class Millionaires to know for the new year. On October 26, the Treasury Department released the 2021 adjusted figures for retirement account savings. Although this year’s adjustments will not bring any major changes, there are some minor elements to note. Clark Kendall recently told WTOP news that contributions limits are based upon inflation, … Continue reading “2021 Limits for IRAs, 401(k)s and More”

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 are. We often help … Continue reading “Where is Your Priority: Tax Preparation or Tax Planning?”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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 this as they approach … Continue reading “Before You Claim Social Security”