Current Market Volatility Normal for a Bull Market The S&P 500 is off to a bit of a rocky start in 2025, an extension of weakness in December 2024. We are already getting questions about whether it’s time to panic, with bearish narratives starting to come out of hibernation across socia …
Wealth without service to those around you is a wasted opportunity, which is why it’s on us to empower and uplift those in our community. Alexander Legacy considers itself social entrepreneurs with a priority on social impact, and we want to be solving problems and helping those in the comm …
The SECURE Act brought big changes to planning for retirement when it was signed into law in 2019. Now, its sequel – dubbed SECURE Act 2.0 – has just passed as part of the 2023 budget.
The December payroll report was yet another upside surprise. Monthly payrolls rose by 223,000, above expectations for a 200,000 gain. As Fed Chair Jerome Powell has noted, the economy needs to create about 100,000 jobs a month to keep up with population growth. That’s less than half the cur …
There’s more to tax planning than you think. Do you understand how each of your accounts are taxed? How did you set up your retirement plan? Have you considered an HSA? Take control of your taxes and how they fit into the big picture. Check out these income tax planning tips. Click here to …
Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP®, Director of Tax Planning Qualified retirement plans – such as 401(k)s, 403(b)s and IRAs – offer clear tax advantages. Traditional 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and IRAs offer a tax deferral on contributions and growth until distribution. Their Roth counterparts can provide an i …
Tax planning takes into account the larger picture of your investments, assets, estate strategy and other parts of life to protect your finances over decades – not just hope to do better than last year’s income tax return. From your personal healthcare and retirement plans to working within …
