Think You Don’t Qualify for a Roth? Think Again! 

Available for Interviews: Lauren Oschman

Lauren Oschman, CFP® is a certified financial planner specializing in financial strategies, tax planning, and is an expert in helping physicians manage their finances.

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Roth Retirement Accounts:
 

As a financial advisor, I’ve spoken with a number of investors recently who are not funding Roth accounts. When I ask why not, they say they were under the impression that they don’t qualify. As Roth gets more attention and we hear more talk of Biden tax increases, I want to make sure everyone knows that there are more ways to fund a Roth than they think, and one may work for them. 

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The 4 Most Common 401(k) Rollover Mistakes and What to Do

Available for Interviews: Don Garman

Don Garman is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Mirador Capital Partners and Co-Founder of Tri-Valley Ventures. A seasoned investor in both public and private companies for over 30 years, Don leads Mirador’s Investment Committee and oversees each of the firm’s proprietary investment strategies.

 

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401(k) Rollover Mistakes and What to Do:

Rolling over a 401(k) is a task millions of American’s are faced with every year. Whether this is your first or fourth, it’s important to remember that the choices you make in this situation are irreversible so you should be confident with your plan.

These are the 4 most common mistakes investors make when rolling over their 401(k) and what you should do instead.

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Recent Study: COVID Impacts Women’s Finances. Here’s How to Rebuild

Available for Interviews: Lauren Oschman

Lauren Oschman, CFP® is a certified financial planner specializing in financial strategies, tax planning, and is an expert in helping physicians manage their finances.

What Lauren Oschman can say in an interview on
Rebuilding Investments During Volatility:
 

      • In addition to the wage gap, data suggests there is also a wealth gap—women do not have as much saved for retirement as their male counterparts.
      • According to a survey released in Jan 2021 from the Nationwide Retirement Institute (https://news.nationwide.com/women-investors-concerns/), COVID-19 has widened this retirement preparedness gap.

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Should You Dump Your 401(k)?

Available for Interviews: Harry Abrahamsen

Harry J. Abrahamsen is Founder & CEO Abrahamsen Financial Group. His company offers customized wealth management solutions—creating plans and portfolios that protect, preserve, and grow client’s wealth. He was selected as one of the ten most dependable Wealth Managers in the Mid-Atlantic as published in Forbes magazine.

 

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Our 401(k) and Financial Security:

The Pre-tax vs Post Tax Planning Myth

One thing we know are facts of today, but no one can predict the facts of the future. Today you may be married with children. You may have a home with a mortgage. If you wanted you could simply call your CPA and find out what your marginal tax is and how much you owe. 

The challenge is not knowing what the future holds. All too often people rely on what “worked” in the past when the facts of today are vastly different from 20 years ago. 

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Don’t Miss Out on Roth IRA Tax Benefits at This Unique Time

Available for Interviews: Lauren Oschman

Lauren Oschman, CFP® is a certified financial planner specializing in financial strategies, tax planning, and is an expert in helping physicians manage their finances.

What Lauren Oschman can say in an interview on a
Roth IRA Conversion and a Tax Benefit:
 

Should I consider a Roth IRA Conversion?
(At this Unique Moment in Time)
  • The Biden Administration has been busy since inauguration day, and after calming the pandemic, many expect the Democrats to turn their attention to taxes. 

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Should You Dump Your 401(k)? The Right Retirement Moves for 2021

Available for Interviews: Harry Abrahamsen

Harry J. Abrahamsen is Founder & CEO Abrahamsen Financial Group. His company offers customized wealth management solutions—creating plans and portfolios that protect, preserve, and grow client’s wealth. He was selected as one of the ten most dependable Wealth Managers in the Mid-Atlantic as published in Forbes magazine.

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The 401(k) and Retirement:

Money magazine’s front page headline asked this same question back in April 2003. The Founder and Pension Consultant of the 401(k) Ted Benna, the man who created the first plan in the 1980’s, was quoted:

“If I were starting from scratch today building the 401(k)’s, I’d frankly blow up the existing structures.”

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The Stock Market is Up. Now What?

Available for Interviews: Harry Abrahamsen

Harry J. Abrahamsen is Founder & CEO Abrahamsen Financial Group. His company offers customized wealth management solutions—creating plans and portfolios that protect, preserve, and grow client’s wealth. He was selected as one of the ten most dependable Wealth Managers in the Mid-Atlantic as published in Forbes magazine.

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The Current Stock Market:

If you have an old 401 (k) or IRA and experienced market volatility over the past year you may want to prepare yourself so you can capitalize on another dip.

If the markets drop significantly you may want to consider cashing out and paying the early tax penalty.

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Will Taxes Be Higher or Lower in the Future?

Available for Interviews: Harry Abrahamsen

Harry J. Abrahamsen is Founder & CEO Abrahamsen Financial Group. His company offers customized wealth management solutions—creating plans and portfolios that protect, preserve, and grow client’s wealth. He was selected as one of the ten most dependable Wealth Managers in the Mid-Atlantic as published in Forbes magazine.

 

What Harry Abramhamsen can say in an interview:

  • If taxes drop in the future do you have a plan in place to take advantage of lower income tax rates?
  • Most people do have a plan in place and it is called a 401 (k).

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Americans Seize Historic Chance to Pass On Wealth Tax-Free

Available for Interviews: Harry Abrahamsen

Harry J. Abrahamsen is Founder & CEO Abrahamsen Financial Group. His company offers customized wealth management solutions—creating plans and portfolios that protect, preserve, and grow client’s wealth. He was selected as one of the ten most dependable Wealth Managers in the Mid-Atlantic as published in Forbes magazine.

 

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The Stretch IRA is no longer an option for people to pass on their wealth. Here’s a strategy which can help you transfer your IRA to your children tax free.
      • First, you want to set up and establish a Trust naming your beneficiaries. 

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Financial Fears Surrounding the Global Pandemic: How Should We React?

Interview Kathleen E. Owings.

Financial Advisor, Kathleen Owings, is a Principal and Financial Advisor for Westbilt Financial Group.

Some Key Talking Points From Kathleen Owings
on Financial Fears Surrounding the Pandemic:

People are closely watching the stock market’s reaction to every twist and turn in the story of our current pandemic crisis. Should people be overly concerned? What should we do? How can we protect our investments?

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