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Important Considerations for Leaving Your Kids an Inheritance Deciding what to leave to your children – and how to do it – is a challenging topic. But it’s crucially important to explore your options and determine a path that fits with your goals and legacy desires. Some parents pinch pennies for a lifetime in order to leave a large inheritance,

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Avoid Probate Problems: The ‘Pour-Over Will’ is No Substitute for Proper Estate Planning Upon your passing, your estate could end up in probate if you don’t plan properly. All of your affairs will become public record, paperwork can be delayed, and there will, of course, be attorneys’ fees. Probate is the legal process for verifying a Will, appointing the executor,

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  Should I Take the Standard Tax Deduction or Itemize? It’s a question many taxpayers ask themselves each year: Should I itemize my deductions, or should I take the standard? Of course, every situation is different, but we can provide guidance on the factors that contribute to this decision. As specialists in “moving to tax-free” we help clients prepare for

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  Building a Tax-Free Future: 5 Major Benefits of the Roth 401(k) Most people are familiar with the traditional 401(k) retirement account.  It has become the de facto retirement-saving vehicle for millions of Americans.  At Hosler Wealth Management, we’re big fans of the traditional 401(k)’s tax-free cousin, the Roth 401(k). Like the better-known Roth IRA, the Roth 401(k) is a

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  Breaking Down the Benefits of Qualified Charitable Distributions Charitable giving is a popular tax-saving tactic we explore when evaluating ways to limit our clients’ tax liabilities in retirement. One of our favorite tax-saving tools related to charitable giving is the qualified charitable distribution.   What is a Qualified Charitable Distribution? A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is an IRA distribution

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  Breaking Down the Basics of Estate Planning You’ve worked hard to build your wealth but as the old saying goes, “You can’t take it with you.” What do you want your wealth and assets to do after you’re gone? This is the question you answer through the estate planning process — a critical component to everyone’s financial and retirement

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  7 Common Estate Planning Mistakes & How to Avoid Them Estate planning is a critical component of a comprehensive financial plan. Anyone can easily misunderstand its complexities and nuances, leading to costly mistakes if not done the right way. Let’s explore seven common mistakes people often make with estate planning and how you can avoid them.   Failing to

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How Property Owners Can Limit Taxes with a 1031 Exchange Our team at Hosler Wealth Management focuses on limiting the amount of taxes our clients pay as they approach and enter retirement. One tax-saving tool is the 1031 exchange. Let’s look closer at what it is and how it can help you limit your tax liability. What is a 1031

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Breaking Down the Benefits of Asset-Based Long-Term Care There’s a *70% chance that married couples over age 65 will have one of the spouses requiring long-term care. In-home, hospice, nursing home, and other related long-term care are costly and can quickly drain a family’s wealth. At Hosler Wealth Management, we work with our clients to use the proper tools and

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What We Mean When We Talk About a Tax-Free Retirement At Hosler Wealth Management, we’re passionate about building a tax-free future for our clients. Yes, tax free. Most people like the sound of “tax free,” but what do we mean when we talk about creating a tax-free retirement? And how do we work to make that happen?   How We

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