Important Changes from Secure Act 2.0 in 2022
You probably remember hearing about the SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act that was passed in December 2019 and became a law as of January 1, 2020. This was the legislation that made changes to retirement savings and required minimum distributions from retirement plans. Specifically, the age for taking RMDs was increased […]
Jud Featured During Wise Money Week
As part of the 8th Annual Jacksonville Wise Money Week, our own Jud Mallini was pleased to participate as part of a team of representatives for the Financial Planning Association of Northeast Florida, answering financial questions for members of the greater Jacksonville community. The panel set up a phone bank that afforded community members the […]
Are you on F.I.R.E.?
Have you noticed the significant uptick in the number of articles in the past few years about young people who save 60+% of their income, limit their expenses to the bare minimum and retire before age 40? The name for this movement is F.I.R.E.: Financial Independence, Retire Early. There are a couple of great takeaways […]
Health Savings = Retirement Savings
If you are looking for additional tax-advantaged ways to save for retirement, consider choosing a high deductible health insurance plan and opening an HSA (Health Savings Account) if it is offered by your employer. This unique type of account is the most tax-advantaged savings vehicle available. Consider how it compares to IRAs and Roth IRAs: […]