
Donald Jay Korn
Donald Jay Korn is a contributing writer for Financial Planning in New York.
Donald Jay Korn is a contributing writer for Financial Planning in New York.
Savvy moves in the fourth quarter can help clients owe less to the IRS next April.
Savvy moves in the fourth quarter can help clients owe less to the IRS next April.
When older clients want to relocate, they must consider the cost of housing and health care, as well as taxes.
High-income clients pay more -- perhaps much more -- for Medicare Part B coverage.
HSAs offer deductible contributions, untaxed investment earnings and tax-free distributions.
Retired couples may qualify for untaxed dividend income and long-term gains.
Some clients are wary of LTC insurance that they might never need, but combos offer flexibility.
A bear market near the start of retirement can speed portfolio depletion.
New financial assessment requirements may make reverse mortgages into a retirement income tool for seniors with significant cash flow and assets.
Waiting for Social Security until age 70 can provide the surviving spouse with plumper payments.