New MYGA Annuity Rates: How CPAs Can Benefit
Attention all CPAs looking to bolster their long-term financial strategy: Sweeping changes have been made to MYGA (Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity) products that CPAs will want to pay attention to. As we dive into the final quarter of 2023, several companies have raised their rates on MYGA annuities, making them an increasingly attractive option for those […]
Understanding Spousal Survivor Benefits for CPAs
Nobody wants to experience it, but unfortunately, some of us will: the loss of a spouse. While you may be quite adept at handling financial complexities as a CPA, deciphering the nuances of Social Security survivor’s benefits during such a time can be challenging. However, your choices at this difficult moment can have financial consequences […]
The Intersection of Investments and Insurance
Retirement planning often feels like sailing between two essential points—growth and security. While investments offer the promise of compounded growth over time, insurance provides the peace of mind that comes with asset protection. But where is the line between overexposure and overprotection? Every dollar that isn’t invested is a dollar missing out on compound growth, […]
When (And When Not) to Consolidate Retirement Accounts
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 35% of working-age individuals have a 401(K), 403(B) or 503(B) retirement account. These are significant numbers, showing many Americans are taking proactive steps to achieve a successful retirement. However, Americans also change jobs about every five years. What this means is that many Americans often face the decision […]
Why Should CPAs Hire a Financial Advisor?
CPAs are no strangers to the complexities of taxes, accounting, and compliance. You may even thrive in spreadsheets, easily tackle tax codes, and be the go-to numbers expert in any room. But when it comes to broad-based financial planning—think retirement, estate planning, and investment strategies—do you find the waters a bit murkier? Why CPAs Need […]
The Benefits of IUL Insurance
As CPAs, you understand better than most the fluctuating threats to financial security, particularly as we age. Variables such as inflation, market unpredictability, escalating healthcare expenses, and uncertain future tax scenarios are challenging to account for. That’s where an Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance policy comes into play. Specifically designed to reduce risks and offer […]
Will You Outlive Your Money?
Retirement is no longer a brief chapter at the end of life’s journey as it was in the first half of the 20th century. Instead, it has become an extended phase lasting longer and longer, requiring extensive planning and consideration. In fact, according to a recent study by Northwestern Mutual, Americans believe they will require […]
Roth Conversions: A Strategic Move for CPAs
The introduction of the Roth account revolutionized the retirement planning landscape. In response to challenges faced by Americans in saving adequately for retirement, the Roth account emerged as a solution, offering the promise of tax-free earnings and withdrawals. It also introduced the flexibility for savers to Roth conversions by converting all or part of their […]
Secure 2.0 and Your Retirement: Navigating Changes in RMDs
Many aspects affect your retirement income strategy, such as staying in the lowest tax bracket possible, reallocating your funds into assets with more or less risk, and determining the best age to begin taking Social Security payments. Throwing a wrench into your careful planning are Required Minimum Distributions, otherwise known as RMDs. An RMD is […]
The Characteristics of a Modern Accounting Firm
The traditional CPA firm was a maze of office cubicles, cluttered desks laden with paperwork, incessant printers, and staff consumed by tedious manual tasks. Late nights and excess coffee were norms, especially during tax season. Contrast this with today’s modern CPA firm, where a tech-savvy accountant can work from a coffee shop halfway across the […]
