Posts tagged retirement planning
IRMAA: Why High Earners Pay More for Medicare

If you've recently enrolled in Medicare — or you're approaching age 65 — you may have noticed a surprising line item on your premium statement: an extra charge tacked onto your Part B or Part D premium. This isn't a billing error. It's called IRMAA, and if you're a higher-income retiree, it's worth understanding well before you turn 65.

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529 Plans vs. Roth IRAs for College Savings: What's Smarter?

Saving for a child's education is one of the most generous gifts a parent or grandparent can give. But with college costs climbing every year, choosing the right savings vehicle matters just as much as the saving itself.

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Should I Rebalance My Portfolio?

We at Beacon Financial Strategies believe that rebalancing is an integral component of the investment management process. In this presentation, Chip Hymiller, AIF®,CFP® explains the concept of rebalancing and discusses the advantages of implementing a portfolio rebalancing strategy.

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Remember to Take Full Advantage of your 401(k) Plan!

Employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k)s are some of the most powerful retirement savings tools available. If your employer offers such a plan, we would strongly recommend you consider participating.

 

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Financial Markets Update - Action Items to Consider

Beacon recently hosted a live webinar to update clients and friends about the financial markets and current economic conditions. We also provided some financial planning strategies to consider that could have a meaningful impact over the long term.

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