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Retirement Planning: Reflecting on the Journey

Callie Geist
Callie Geist, CFP®, J.D., MBA
Integrated Wealth Advisor
Published July 23, 2018

Co-Authored by Katy Vermeer Retirement planning involves a multi-faceted analysis that requires a combination of data gathering, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and discernment. It is an on-going process that offers peace of mind to our clients as their life goals evolve. As people approach their retirement years the number one question advisors are often asked is, “Do I have enough?” While the internet offers a host of formulas, calculators, and rules of thumb to answer this ... [Continue Reading]

Get Paid to Save for College

Matthew Rich
Matthew Rich, CFP®, J.D.
Integrated Wealth Advisor
Published April 18, 2018

You have a routine. You wake, dress, brush your teeth, and ready yourself for the day ahead. Your routine comes naturally to you. What if there was a way to monetize part of your routine? Thanks to the Minnesota legislature, if you’re a Minnesota resident, there now is a way to do just that. Most of our clients have children or grandchildren who will someday go to college. Our clients understand the value and power of having a disciplined savings strategy in place for college funding. For ... [Continue Reading]

2018 IRA Actions Related to your 2017 Tax Return

Posted on February 8, 2018
 

IRA’s (Individual Retirement Accounts) are one of the most common ways to save for retirement. Conceptually, they are familiar to many, but the details related to and surrounding these types of accounts can be confusing. Many investors are also familiar with Roth accounts, which are a type of an IRA. This time of year, January thru April 15, is a critical time to understand IRA parameters since during that time you can address both tax years--2017 and 2018. In this article by Jim Glass of The ... [Continue Reading]

An Update from the Tax Team: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

Kevin Koski
Kevin Koski, CPA
Director of Tax Services
Published January 15, 2018

On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The changes in the Act represent the most sweeping change to the U.S. tax code in many years and impact individuals and businesses on a level not seen in over 30 years (since 1986, when the Internal Revenue Code was amended). This quarter, we wanted to provide you with a summary of the most relevant provisions. Two additional resources, including the full 570 page report from the Conference Committee, can be found ... [Continue Reading]

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