Health and wellness

The majority of U.S. workers do not have enough savings to help them in the event of a medical emergency and often turn to their retirement funds for help.

Now is not the time to disconnect from supportive networks of other advisors.

For starters, they can use the windfall to pay off debt, shore up their HSAs and build a cash reserve.

From Roth conversions to QHFDs: The coronavirus pandemic is forcing difficult questions, and clients rightfully are looking for answers that advisors are uniquely suited to provide.

Many advisors can make the switch from a traditional office to one right down the hallway — but it comes with its own set of ground rules.

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Aside from refinancing, retirees are advised to consider downsizing their homes to reduce overall spending.

Some tax credits are refundable, meaning they can get a refund in case the credits exceed their actual tax liability.

Aside from income taxes, retirees will also pay consumer taxes and may face a 3.8% Medicare surtax.

“The advice I give is to calculate the financial impact for each option,” an expert says.