Recently stocks closed out their worst quarter since The S P and the Nasdaq logged their worst performance since Russia s invasion of Ukraine While these headlines can be upsetting as Peter with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy the market downturn can also provide some very specific opportunities for smart investors including Put Your Cash to Work Lower valuations let you buy quality investments at a discount for long-term gains Consider Tax Loss Harvesting Selling at a loss can offset taxes now or in the future turning dips into tax savings Roth Conversions Converting in a down market means [... more]

Roth Conversions can be one of the best strategies to create tax-free income in retirement And those accounts can grow tax-free indefinitely because they don't have required minimum distributions In this video Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy talk through the pros and the cons of converting your tax deferred accounts to Roth accounts while you're still working Keep in mind when you convert those funds you'll need to pay the taxes upfront and it's best if you can pay that bill in cash pro if you're working you may have more financial flexibility But keep in mind those [... more]

Taxes don t disappear in retirement In fact understanding tax implications becomes even more important when you're retired In this video Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy talk through the tax questions you should ask your financial advisor before retiring including How will my tax situation change once I retire Are there strategies to reduce my tax liability in retirement Should I consider a Roth conversion before I stop working What are the tax implications of withdrawing from my various accounts If you'd like to learn if you're tax-ready for retirement please give Peter a call at - or [... more]

Roth IRAs are a great way to create wealth Roths offer tax-free withdrawals of contributions and earnings in retirement Plus that money can grow tax-free indefinitely because Roths are not subject to required minimum distributions However as Peter with Richon planning explains to Erin Kennedy there is a catch you can only contribute to a Roth IRA if your income is below for single filers and under if you filed married If you're over that limit there are still ways to contribute to your Roth account including Roth k Roth conversion Backdoor Roth Mega-backdoor Roth IRA Some of these strategies [... more]

And whatever you do in word or deed do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus giving thanks to God the Father through him - Colossians God created man for His glory That means everything we do should glorify God including how we manage money Chad Clark joins us today to talk about how FaithFi is helping God s people be more faithful stewards all for His glory Chad Clark is the Executive Director of FaithFi Faith Finance and the co-author of Look at the Sparrows A -Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Why FaithFi s Mission Is [... more]

Let's address the number one fear of most retirees running out of money One way to make your nest egg last longer figure out how to keep all of it in your pocket as opposed to sharing it with the government In this video Peter with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy how converting your tax deferred accounts to Roth accounts can add years to your retirement nest egg Not only will you likely pay less in taxes in retirement you'll reap other advantages like keeping your provisional income lower which could decrease the taxes you pay on your Social [... more]

You have to be at least to collect Social Security maybe because it takes that long to understand the program Do you have questions about Social Security Of course you do Who doesn t Well you don t want to miss today s program Eddie Holland is back to answer more of your questions about Social Security Eddie Holland is a Senior Private Wealth Advisor and partner of Blue Trust in Greenville South Carolina He s also a CPA a Certified Financial Planner CFP and a Certified Kingdom Advisor CKA Can You Claim Benefits Early and Switch Later You can [... more]

Roth accounts are an amazing tool when it comes to creating wealth Roth IRAs are not subject to probate and can be passed on to heirs tax-free They also grow tax-free If you're considering a Roth Conversion Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy walk through key considerations Your future tax rate When will you need to access the funds Your beneficiary's future tax rate Keep in mind we are living in a historically low tax rate Many financial experts believe that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of reduced federal income tax rates to the lowest level they may [... more]

You have to be at least to collect Social Security maybe because it takes that long to understand the program Do you have questions about Social Security Of course you do Who doesn t Well you don t want to miss today s program Eddie Holland is back to answer more of your questions about Social Security Eddie Holland is a Senior Private Wealth Advisor and partner of Blue Trust in Greenville South Carolina He s also a CPA a Certified Financial Planner CFP and a Certified Kingdom Advisor CKA Can You Claim Benefits Early and Switch Later You can [... more]

Required Minimum Distributions whether you need the income or not the government will force you to take those distributions so they can collect the taxes but as Peter with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy proactive planning means you control your tax liability Here are Peter's quick tips to optimize your RMDs Roth Conversions Plan for Strategic Withdrawals Delay Taking Social Security If you'd like to speak with Peter about how you can better control your tax liability please give him a call at - or visit www RichonPlanning com WealthManagement Taxes SocialSecurity RothConversions FinancialAdvisor [... more]

Train up a child in the way he should go even when he is old he will not depart from it Proverbs Teaching our children how to manage God s money is vital to raising them But how can parents do this well Brian Holtz will share some great insights today Brian Holtz is the Chief Operating Officer at Compass Financial Ministry and the author of Financial Discipleship for Families Intentionally Raising Faithful Children MVP Parenting Building Financial Wisdom in the Next GenerationIntroducing MVP Parenting a concept foundational for nurturing financial wisdom and spiritual growth in our children Howard Dayton [... more]

Taxes are set to increase in And even though it may not feel like it we are living in a historically low tax rate In this video Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy talk through the pros and cons of a Roth Conversion for someone in their 's First the pros if you convert your IRA to a Roth IRA you and your beneficiaries will have tax-free withdrawals all future growth will happen tax-free and you'll have no Required Minimum Distributions which means you have better control your tax liability But before you convert you should also consider the [... more]

The end of the year is a great time to start thinking about your taxes for the upcoming year That's why Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy are sharing tax saving tips you can do now to help you get on track for Max Out Your Roth IRA Tax Loss Harvesting Consider Your Tax Filing Status Seek Tax Efficient Investments If you have any questions about Roth Conversions or if you'd like to talk through specific tax efficient investments including Health Savings Accounts s or Qualified Charitable Distributions please reach out to Peter by calling - or visit www [... more]

If you don't have a tax plan you don't have a retirement plan In retirement you not only want to maximize your income but you also want to minimize your tax bill In this video Peter Richon with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy break down three strategies that will help you keep more money in your pocket including Roth Conversions take advantage of today's historically low tax rate Have an RMD Strategy consider earlier distributions or Qualified Charitable Distributions Explore Health Savings Accounts the only triple tax advantaged retirement account that can help with what's often your biggest expense in [... more]

Hans and Robby are back again this week with a brand new episode This week Hans and Robby discuss a particular question Do you know The difference between contribution and conversion Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com Find us on YouTube Cardinal Advisors [... more]

If you're nearing the age to take Required Minimum Distributions or RMDs and you want to avoid the extra income and its tax implications Peter Richon with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy break down three strategies to consider Peter recommends these strategies to help reduce your tax exposure Consider taking distributions as early as possible Roth Conversions Qualified Charitable Distributions or QCDs Keep in mind RMDs are income so taking those distributions can boost your taxable income and your income taxes for the year which is why strategic tax planning is so important If you have any questions about these [... more]

If you're considering converting an IRA to a Roth IRA in the clock is ticking In this video Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy break down everything you need to know before making a decision Keep in mind we are in a historically low tax rate Paying your taxes now will allow your money to grow tax free and any future withdrawals will not be taxed Also to help manage your tax liability you may choose to convert just a portion of your assets There is no limit to the number of conversions you can make so you may [... more]

We are still firmly in Bear Market territory Stocks and bonds are sharply negative In fact the market recently lost nearly one quarter of its value since the beginning of the year But those negatives actually offer some unique opportunities according to Peter at RichonPlanning He breaks down several strategies with Erin Kennedy including Tax Loss Harvesting Rebalancing Avoiding Phantom Income Roth Conversions RMDs If you have any questions about how to employ some of these tax strategies please reach out to Peter for a complimentary consultation by calling - or by visiting www RichonPlanning com [... more]

Hans and Robby are back again this week with a brand new episode So you're retired you've saved your money over the years now what do you do with it Hans and Robby are here to help you Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com Find us on YouTube Cardinal Advisors [... more]

Your Best Investment Options to Fight Inflation The Myth of Retiring in a Lower Tax Bracket The Consumer Price Index or CPI dipped to in April marking the first slowdown in eight months Some experts say we're past the peak of inflation but Peter Richon with RichonPlanning disagrees and tells Erin Kennedy there are strategies you can put in place today to guard against inflation including Hedged Equities and Structured Notes Also if you do not have a taxplan you do not have a retirement plan In the second half of the show Peter breaks down this common misconception you [... more]

ROTH CONVERSION OPPORTUNITIES If tax laws reverse over time and start climbing higher it will likely affect those with larger retirement accounts and income disproportionately Tune in to learn more as Peter Richon discusses tax-deferral it's consequences tax-free income Roth IRA's [... more]

Everyone's IRA is different but yet they are still taking advice and facts from their friends and family Hans and Robby address this issue as well as all the options you have for making the most of your IRA by lowering your taxable income not receiving penalties and handling required minimum distributions First up is penalties for required minimum distributions Some people have this idea that they never want to pay taxes so they are not going to touch their IRA This is a mistake as not taking out distributions after is going to land you with a huge penalty [... more]