Are you expecting a new baby/grandchild? If so congratulations from all of us at Stephens Wealth Management Group on your newest family member. During exciting times like these it is also important to think about how this new addition impacts your money, wealth, and estate planning. Here are 8 planning ideas when you are expecting …
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Episode 5: Travel Planning for Retirees
Our podcasts will cover topics that we are passionate about. Jill Carr (SWMG Wealth Advisor) and Jessica Brown (Owner of Dream Vacations) discuss and share insights intended to help retirees with travel planning (as well as other travel lovers) save time, money, and stress. For more travel planning information, contact Jessica Brown by phone at …
Episode 4: Estate Planning Basics Explained
Estate Planning Basics Explained: Estate planning is essential for safeguarding your legacy, regardless of age or financial status. A well-crafted plan helps minimize taxes, avoid legal complications, and ensures that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. For further insights, tune in to Jill’s podcast with Attorney Heidi McAra. Our podcasts will cover topics …
Tax Loss Harvesting
Want to impress your friends with knowledge of reducing your taxes using investment sales? I’m going to teach you. We all know the adage, “buy low, sell high.” Well, sometimes your investments don’t turn out the way you want them to, and you may want to consider selling low. Tax loss harvesting is when you …
Year End Deadlines
Year end deadlines are important milestones for taxes and financial matters. Here are some important year end deadlines to keep in mind: Benefit “Open Enrollment” periods – Workplace November 1, 2021 – January 31, 2022 Last day to enroll in new health insurance plan on healthcare.gov January 15, 2022 Tax loss harvesting (more about this …
Employee Stock Options II
Part 2 of 2 Employee Stock Options Last week, I discussed these and how there are two different kinds. When an employer gives you employee stock options, it is not considered a taxable event. It’s only when you DO something with the options that you have to pay attention and figure out if it is taxable …
Standard deduction or itemize?
It is tax time, should we take a standard deduction or itemize? Normally, we would have our taxes filed by now, but this year we have an extension. But I am not thinking about taxes, I am thinking about summer, which I am going to tie into taxes on today’s blog. We typically rent a …