by Lori Bowden | Aug 1, 2024 | Individuals, Newsletter, Tax
Purchasing a home is expensive, leaving many would-be buyers feeling cash-strapped. If that’s you, you might be considering taking some money from your traditional IRA to help fund the purchase. But should you? A 10% penalty normally applies to IRA withdrawals before...
by Lori Bowden | Jun 1, 2024 | Fraud, Individuals, Newsletter
Scam artists seek new ways to steal financial data and money from vulnerable people in any season. Such fraudulent activities often target older adults. Here are three ways to help prevent elder financial abuse and fraud, whether you’re in this age bracket or you...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Feb 8, 2024 | Individuals, Newsletter
If you’re preparing to file your 2023 tax return, you may still be able to lower your tax bill – or increase your refund. If you qualify, you can make a deductible contribution to a traditional IRA right up until the original filing deadline, April 15,...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Feb 7, 2024 | Individuals, Newsletter
If you’re like many Americans, your mailbox may have been filling up in recent weeks with letters from your favorite charities acknowledging your 2023 donations. But what happens if you haven’t received such a letter for a contribution? Can you still claim...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Jan 5, 2024 | Individuals, Newsletter
The 2023 individual income tax return filing season will open soon. Even if you typically don’t file until much closer to the April 15 deadline (or you file for an extension), consider filing earlier this year. Why? You may be able to protect yourself from tax...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Jan 2, 2024 | Individuals, Newsletter
Whether you’re in the process of making a retirement or estate plan or you intend to donate property to charity, you’ll need to know the value of your assets. For many hard-to-value items, such as closely held business interests, real estate, art and...
