Posts about 2021

IRA Deadlines Are Approaching

Here is what you need to know.  Provided by Marc Aarons  Financially, many of us associate the spring with taxes – but we should also associate December with important IRA deadlines. This year, like 2021, will see a few changes and distinctions. December 31, 2022, is the deadline to take your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) […]

Tax Changes: What’s In, What’s Out?

While some initiatives are left behind, others are seeing renewed interest.  Provided by Marc Aarons  While it’s still too early to draw any final conclusions, Congress is getting closer to outlining what tax law changes are under consideration to pay for the proposed $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Plan.1 For now, it appears that changes […]

Inflation Can Be a Scary Word

There are compelling reasons to adopt a wait-and-see approach. Provided by Marc Aarons   Inflation can be a scary word for people who are retired. It’s code for “prices are going up, but my income may stay the same.” The most recent reading on consumer prices put inflation back into the conversation. The Consumer Price Index […]

How COVID-19 Caused a “She-Cession”

Several women-dominated industries were hit hardest by the pandemic.  Provided by Marc Aarons  Since the 1980s, unemployment rates have trended higher amongst men than women during a recession. In previous periods of economic downturn, this made sense. Male-dominated industries, like construction and finance, were typically some of the most impacted by a recession.1 But with […]

What Forces Are Driving the Housing Market?

Many hopeful homebuyers are having issues securing a home.  Provided by Marc Aarons  Recently, you may have seen reports that a record-low number of homes are available for sale—roughly 1.03 million nationwide. If you compare that to the average number of homes for sale during the past 10 years, it’s no surprise that many hopeful […]

The IRS Extends Additional Tax Deadlines

What to know about your IRA, HSA, and more.  Provided by Marc Aarons  Previously, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year had been automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021.1 More time for all. However, the IRS has […]

IRA Deadlines Are Approaching

Here is what you need to know. Provided by Marc Aarons Financially, many of us associate the spring with taxes – but we should also associate December with important IRA deadlines. This year, like 2020, will see a few changes and distinctions. December 31, 2021, is the deadline to take your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) […]

Will Updated I.R.S. Tables Create an Opportunity for Retirees?

Life expectancy table updated for the first time since 2002. Provided by Marc Aarons If you are retired and have reached your seventies, you may have the opportunity to draw a little less income from your retirement savings accounts in 2022. Next year, the Internal Revenue Service plans to update the life expectancy tables used […]

2020 IRA Deadlines Are Approaching

Here is what you need to know.  Provided by Marc Aarons Financially, many of us associate April with taxes – but we should also associate December with important IRA deadlines. December 31, 2021 is the deadline to take your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from certain individual retirement accounts. Keep in mind that withdrawals from traditional, […]

Outlook 2021: Bond Prices

Information you should know.  Provided by Marc Aarons  The 10-year Treasury yield has climbed higher since the New Year, which means that some bond prices are dropping. You may have seen the headlines that say, “10-Year Yields Over 1%.” For some, the first time they experience a change in bond prices is when they open […]