IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts) If you are looking to start an Individual Retirement Account you may be wondering where to start. The two main types of IRA accounts are Traditional and Roth. This article will explore the differences between the two types of IRAs so you can choose which works best for you. Tax [...]
When Can You Elect New Medicare Benefits? The Medicare Annual Election Period, or AEP, happens each year. It starts on October 15th and ends on December 7th. During this time, you have the chance to change your Part C or Part D coverage. To prepare you for this Annual Election Period we have compiled [...]
Financial Planning is Not Just for Retirement Financial planning for new parents is an extremely important step. Why is this the case? As of 2013, it cost an average of $245,000 to raise a child to the age of 18. That does not even include the cost of college. To help with the immense [...]
IRA Distributions Typically, when the owner of an IRA passes, the assets are given directly to the person, or people, named as beneficiaries of the account. These beneficiaries will receive the money outright. This can cause problems for some beneficiaries for a variety of reasons. Whether it is that they have creditors who [...]
SEP (Special Enrollment Periods) Typically, you can only purchase health insurance coverage through the Marketplace Exchange during the Open Enrollment Period. This lasts between November 1st and January 31st each year. However, there are some qualifying events that trigger Special Enrollment Periods, or SEPs. If you qualify for a SEP you can enroll in [...]
Affordable Care Act In 2010 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was brought into effect. It has since then dramatically changed the health-insurance field. It has also caused dramatic changes to taxes. Read more to find out what some of these changes are and how they affect you. Minimum Essential Coverage Starting [...]
Financial Plans are for Everyone Financial Plans are not just for the wealthy anymore. A comprehensive financial plan, with a wealth management company, can benefit you, no matter what your income level is. It is an invaluable tool that everyone needs to have. Why is having one so important? 1. Set Your Goals [...]
Benefits of Having an LLC Creating an LLC is one of the first steps to having a successful business. Why is creating an LLC so important? Having your business organized as an LLC will protect your personal assets from any creditors or lawsuits that come against your business. Without an LLC, your personal assets [...]
Navigating Open Enrollment Health Plans Open enrollment for health insurance begins November 1st! With all the recent healthcare law changes there are more options than ever before. All the choices and new procedures can be overwhelming. This article will break down the different healthcare terminology so that you can be thoroughly educated and get [...]
Tax Schedules You Need to Know About Most people know tax schedules as the forms named by different letters. What exactly are tax schedules? They are additional forms that the IRS requires you to submit. Tax schedules are usually required when you have certain types of income or deductions that must be accounted [...]
