Tag: Estate & Legacy Planning
4
Aug
Avoid These 7 Common Estate Planning Mistakes
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
#25 | Secure Act 2.0 Mandates Roth Catch-up Contributions in 2024
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes Congress has passed the SECURE Act 2.0. Among the many retirement plan changes are new catch-up contribution requirements. Alex Koury from Hosler Wealth Management joins Bruce today to explain. As you may know, employees aged 50 and over can make "catch-up" contributions to their plans to save more for retirement. Until 2023, these additional contributionsRead more
8
Jul
How Property Owners Can Limit Taxes with a 1031 Exchange
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
#24 | Avoiding Probate Problems
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes Upon your passing, your estate could end up in probate. All your affairs will become public record, there can be delays on the paperwork, and there will, of course, be attorneys' fees. Jason Hosler rejoins us today to talk about avoiding probate. First, review all your beneficiary designations for all your bank and brokerage accounts.Read more
#23 | Leaving an Inheritance to Your Kids
Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes Deciding what to leave to your children - and how to do it - is a challenging topic to bring up. But it's crucially important to take care of this now while you are still able. Some parents want to spend down their life savings and enjoy their retirement. Others pinch every penny so they canRead more
#21 | The Roth 401(k)
Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes You may be familiar with a traditional 401(k) retirement plan, but today Bruce Hosler of Hosler Wealth Management will explain how a Roth 401(k) works, how it's different, and the benefits associated with it. In a traditional 401(k), the contributed funds are tax-deferred. Participants don't pay taxes on the way in; that money doesn't count towardRead more
#20 | Avoiding Estate Planning Mistakes, Part 2
Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes Bruce Hosler and Jon Gay list eight mistakes in the second half of our 2-part series on Avoiding Estate Planning Mistakes. They include: Failing to establish an estate plan. Failing to fund your trust. Failing to update beneficiary designations after life changes. Failing to plan for estate taxes, gift taxes, and a taxable estate. Annual gift taxRead more
#19 | Avoiding Estate Planning Mistakes, Part 1
Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes Today, Bruce sits down with Jon Gay for the first of a two-part series on avoiding estate planning mistakes. Sadly, we see these mistakes every day. We'd like to help you avoid them. How do you know if you need a Trust or a Will? Who should have a Trust, and what are the benefits ofRead more
Avoiding IRA Beneficiary Mistakes with the new IRA RMD Regulations
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#15 | Insanity is doing the same thing over & over, and expecting a different result
Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes Einstein said, "The definition of Insanity is doing the same thing over & over and expecting a different result." We've seen some historic shifts in the markets in 2022. So why would you employ the same strategies you've been using for the past 40 or so years? We've seen drops in stock and bond markets,Read more
