Switching Social Security Benefits | Ep #31
Bruce and Jason Hosler discuss various aspects of Social Security benefits and switching strategies. They start by explaining the concept of switching benefits, which allows individuals to switch to a new benefit when they become entitled, especially if it is higher than their current benefit.
What Are Qualified Charitable Distributions?
Charitable giving is a popular tax-saving tactic we explore when evaluating ways to limit our clients’ tax liabilities in retirement.
Explaining 6 Important Estate Planning Basics
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 planning.
Stop Contributing to IRAs and 401Ks | Ep #28
Bruce and Jon discuss a counterintuitive approach: discontinuing contributions to traditional IRAs and 401ks. Drawing insights from IRA distribution expert Ed Slott, I challenge established retirement planning conventions. Slott is a recognized authority in IRA planning, is a professional speaker, best-selling author, and well-regarded by The Wall Street Journal and USA Today.
Avoid These 7 Common Estate Planning Mistakes
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.
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.
Explaining 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.
The Roth 401(k) | Ep #21
You may be familiar with a traditional 401(k) retirement plan, but today Bruce will explain how a Roth 401(k) works, how it’s different, and the benefits associated with it.
What is the Roth IRA 5-Year Rule?
We’re big fans of the Roth IRA at Hosler Wealth Management. It’s one of the key vehicles we use to help our clients build a tax-free retirement.
Avoiding IRA Beneficiary Mistakes with the new IRA RMD Regulations
The IRS released 275 pages of changes in RMD (Required Minimum Distributions) in February of 2022. These are proposed regulations, but it is expected that most of them will be approved and become final regulations.