Category Archives: Estate Planning

Stretch IRAs 3/27/2012

Stretch IRAs 3/27/2012 The term “stretch IRA” has become a popular way to refer to an IRA (either traditional or Roth) with provisions that make it easier to “stretch out” the time that funds can stay in your IRA after … Continue reading

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Fidelity Netbenefits

FIDELITY NETBENEFITS Whether you are three months or three years away from retiring, The Retirement Group has and will strive to provide you with the best possible service in retirement planning.  A major benefits administrator that The Retirement Group works with is … Continue reading

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Funding Your Future with a Fixed Annuity 2/25/2012

Funding Your Future with a Fixed Annuity    2/25/2012 A fixed annuity is a contract between you and an annuity issuer, usually an insurance company. In its simplest form, you pay money to the annuity issuer; the issuer invests the funds … Continue reading

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All About IRAs 1/27/2012

All About IRAs 1/27/2012 An individual retirement arrangement (IRA) is a personal retirement savings plan that offers specific tax benefits. In fact, IRAs are one of the most powerful retirement savings tools available to you. Even if you’re contributing to … Continue reading

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Saving for Retirement 1/7/2011

Saving for Retirement  1/7/2011 Although most of us recognize the importance of sound retirement planning, few of us embrace the nitty-gritty work involved. With thousands of investment possibilities, complex rules governing retirement plans, and so on, most people don’t even … Continue reading

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Market Week: January 3, 2012

Market Week: January 3, 2012 The Markets Shortened by the Christmas holiday, the last week of 2011 saw low volumes that, despite some volatility, left the domestic equity indices little changed. The Dow was the only one of the four … Continue reading

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Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT) 12/27/2011

Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT) 12/27/2011 A qualified personal residence trust (QPRT) offers an excellent opportunity for homeowners with taxable estates to minimize federal gift tax and avoid federal estate tax. What is a QPRT? A QPRT (pronounced “Q-Pert,” and … Continue reading

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Weekly Economic Update

John Jastremski Presents: Weekly Economic Update December 26, 2011 PAYROLL TAX HOLIDAY EXTENDED FOR 2 MONTHS Friday, President Obama signed an extension of the payroll tax cut lasting through February 29. The stopgap legislation also extends long-term unemployment benefits through … Continue reading

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Income in Respect of a Decedent 12/24/2011

Income in Respect of a Decedent 12/24/2011 Taxpayers are generally required to recognize income for federal income tax purposes in the year in which it is received. If, however, someone dies before receiving income to which he or she is … Continue reading

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Financial Planning–Helping You See the Big Picture

  Financial Planning–Helping You See the Big Picture Do you picture yourself owning a new home, starting a business, or retiring comfortably? These are a few of the financial goals that may be important to you, and each comes with … Continue reading

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