Choosing a Business Entity: Part II
January 10, 2023  | By David Lowe, CFP®

Part II: Tax Considerations and Entity Selection Case Studies Entrepreneurial spirit, customer service, innovation and grit are some of the keys to running a successful business. Perhaps just as important, though – at least from a financial perspective – is…Read More

Choosing a Business Entity: Part I
December 28, 2022  | By David Lowe, CFP®

Part I: Formation, Day-to-Day Operations and Liability You are excited to start your own business. You offer a unique product or service, target a clearly defined market, possess the expertise to deliver superior value to clients and invest long hours…Read More

Tax Advantages When Selling a Home
December 10, 2022  | By David Lowe, CFP®

What if you knew that up to $500,000 of gain on an asset would be tax-free? Would you consider investing in that asset? Chances are, you already own such an investment. More specifically, you live in it. As tax expert…Read More

2023 Increases for Social Security Income, Retirement Plans, HSAs & IRAs
November 30, 2022  | By David Lowe, CFP®

There are some bright spots amid inflation news. Social Security benefits are set to increase, and workers will be able to contribute more to their retirement accounts in 2023 than in 2022. The following details are important considerations for open…Read More

Should I Pay Off My Mortgage?
August 15, 2022  | By David Lowe, CFP®

Debt can be a complex and emotional topic. That is true even for mortgages and other “good debt” (a term sometimes used for money owed on an asset that is likely to increase in value). For many Americans, the mortgage…Read More

‘Kiddie’ Tax Advantages
June 27, 2022  | By David Lowe, CFP®

Tax considerations are a key part of a successful financial plan, and that’s true of minors as well as adults. A previous blog post explored Roth IRAs as investments to position young workers for future tax savings. However, a child’s…Read More

Roth IRAs for the Kiddos
May 5, 2022  | By David Lowe, CFP®

How your teenager (or even younger child) can benefit from a Roth IRA You have a high-achieving teenager who balances high school studies, chores and extracurricular activities with part-time work. Or maybe your college student took a job to help…Read More

Taking Advantage of the New Student Loan Freeze
January 3, 2022  | By David Lowe, CFP®

The Biden administration has announced it is extending the pause on federal student loan payments until May 1, 2022. If you have federal student loans, how can you take advantage of this relief measure? Add to your emergency fund. It is essential…Read More