Multi-State homeowners may come across some unique healthcare considerations. Here are some important healthcare considerations to keep in mind: Health insurance coverage: Review your health insurance coverage to ensure that it provides adequate protection in all the states where you own homes. Some health insurance plans have limited coverage or networks outside of your primary …
Read MoreUnmasking the Predators: 10 Common Elder Abuse Scams Elder abuse scams are unfortunately prevalent, targeting vulnerable older people and attempting to deceive or exploit them for financial gain. Here are 10 common elder abuse scams to be aware of: Medicare/Healthcare Scams: Scammers pose as representatives from Medicare or healthcare providers, requesting personal information or payment details …
Read MoreAs we approach the two-year anniversary of becoming an independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), I thought it made sense to reflect on the benefits of the change and summarize what has happened over the past 24 months. You may recall that the change to RIA was intended to support us in maintaining our high fiduciary …
Read MoreThe Market Rallies… After a difficult year in 2022, the markets are off to a strong start halfway through 2023. The market rally has been driven in part by the excitement around artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact, as well as an economy that’s been resilient. The S&P 500 (500 large US companies) is …
Read MoreWe get it. Finances can sometimes feel stressful and complicated. Life is a series of events – some simple, others complex. Planning for retirement is one of the more complex. That’s why we are dedicating a portion of our newsletter to specifically address some of the most pressing retirement planning related topics and concerns for …
Read MoreWhat is aggregating? Aggregating allows us to consider the assets, liabilities, and other holdings of your household so that we can better coordinate the financial planning we do with you. Many of our clients have multiple accounts with Stephens Wealth Management Group, a mortgage with one bank, a car loan with a different bank, checking …
Read MoreSnowbirds: Second Homeownership ft. Melissa Joy Transcript: “Welcome to a Word on Wealth, a Stephens Wealth Management Group podcast focused on topics of interest to business owners as well as couples and individuals on the Glide Path to or in early retirement. We discuss topics of interest to you and hope to bring clarity to …
Read More7 Tax Essentials for Snowbirds Snowbirds frequently head to places like Florida, Arizona, or California in the winter months, and come back during the summer months. Before you pack up and fly away, here are 7 tax essentials to help you figure out the tax side of being a snowbird. Decide on your “tax residence.” State …
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day is March 8th. The theme is #EmbraceEquity. For more information on this global event, visit https://www.internationalwomensday.com/. SWMG believes in supporting women and families by empowering women through financial literacy. Some women manage household cashflow / balance the checkbook, some serve as the lead in financial decision making, and others have little to no involvement in …
Read MoreLike many of our clients, you might be thinking about moving out of state. What issues should you consider when moving out of state? There is much to consider prior to and during ownership of a second home especially when moving out of state. Thinking about everything from cashflow, tax implications, and insurance to estate …
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