Category Archives: Financial Planning

Market Week: January 9, 2012

Market Week: January 9, 2012 The Markets So far, so good: The new year got off to a moderately encouraging start, beginning with solid reports on manufacturing and construction and ending with a fourth month of improved employment data. The … Continue reading

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Social Security: What Should You Do at Age 62? 1/9/2012

Social Security: What Should You Do at Age 62?  1/9/2012 Is 62 your lucky number? If you’re eligible, that’s the earliest age you can start receiving Social Security retirement benefits. If you decide to start collecting benefits before your full … 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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Financial Planning – Helping You See the Big Picture 1/6/2012

Financial Planning – Helping You See the Big Picture 1/6/2012 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 … Continue reading

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Lump Sum vs. Dollar Cost Averaging: Which Is Better? 1/03/2012

Lump Sum vs. Dollar Cost Averaging: Which Is Better? 1/03/2012 Some people go swimming by diving into the pool; others prefer to edge into the water gradually, especially if the water’s cold. A decision about putting money into an investment … Continue reading

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How Much Annual Income Can Your Retirement Portfolio Provide? 12/30/2011

How Much Annual Income Can Your Retirement Portfolio Provide?  12/30/2011 Your retirement lifestyle will depend not only on your assets and investment choices, but also on how quickly you draw down your retirement portfolio. The annual percentage that you take … 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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MARKET WEEK: DECEMBER 19, 2011

The Markets Domestic equities gave back last week’s gains and then some. The Dow once again fell below the 12,000 mark but managed to remain the only domestic index in positive territory for the year, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq was … Continue reading

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