by Jake Weatherford | May 5, 2023 | 401k, IRA, Jake's Take, Retirement Savings & Income, The Point
https://youtu.be/w6_oyY4kefo Congratulations! You just moved workplaces or retired. Now, what do you do with that old 401(k)? In the second installment of the Jake’s Take “Back 2 Basics” series, Castlepoint Partner and Advisor Jake Weatherford, CFP®, lets you know you...
by Jake Weatherford | Mar 10, 2023 | Education Saving Vehicles & Education Funding, IRA, Jake's Take
What happens if you don’t use all of your 529 account funds and there’s no school to be paid for? Castlepoint Partner and Advisor Jake Weatherford, CFP®, explains a new rule from the Secure Act 2.0 that will let you roll your 529 into a Roth IRA.
by Kendall King | Mar 9, 2023 | Kendall's Counsel, Retirement Income and Distributions, Retirement Savings & Income
Every year, thousands of people ask the big question – “Can I retire?” But is that even the right question to ask? Castlepoint CEO Kendall King says there are seven questions to ask yourself before asking if you can retire.
by Jake Weatherford | Feb 10, 2023 | Jake's Take, Retirement Savings & Income, Social Security & Medicare Planning, The Point
As we continue to march into a new year, Castlepoint Partner Jake Weatherford, CFP®, and Castlepoint Portfolio Manager Adam Lee, CFA® provide perspective on your portfolio’s performance in 2022, as well as what Social Security may look like in the coming years.
by Ted Creegan | Jan 12, 2023 | Distribution Rules & Taxation, General Tax Content, Retirement Income and Distributions, Tax & Estate Planning, Ted Creegan, The Point
A new year means it’s once again time for new tax documents and the confusion they often bring. In this video, Castlepoint Advisor Ted Creegan, CFP®, walks us through three simple things you need to know about your 2022 tax documents.
by Jake Weatherford | Dec 15, 2022 | 401k, Jake's Take, Retirement Savings & Income, The Point
Many companies offer a 401(k) as a retirement savings plan. If you’re trying to decide how to invest your 401(k), Castlepoint Partner Jake Weatherford, CFP®, provides six tips that could help high-income earners maximize their 401(k) retirement plan.
by Ted Creegan | Dec 14, 2022 | Financial Planning Basics, Retirement Income and Distributions, Retirement Savings & Income, Ted Creegan, The Point
RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) are a necessary topic of conversation when dealing with retirement savings. This video from Castlepoint Advisor Ted Creegan, CFP®, will help you navigate the basics of RMDs.
by Kendall King | Dec 14, 2022 | 401k, Financial Planning Basics, IRA, Kendall's Counsel, Retirement Savings & Income, The Point
Oh, what fun it is to save. Wrap up your 2022 financial and tax planning efforts and start preparing for a prosperous new year with these five smart tax-saving tips from Castlepoint CEO Kendall King.
by Kristen Buchman | Nov 10, 2022 | Eldercare & Special Needs Planning, Kristen Buchman, Retirement Savings & Income, The Point
Aetna, Cigna, and WellCare! Oh my! With 23 plans to choose from, picking the right Medicare drug plan during open enrollment can be a beast. If you’re over or near 65 Castlepoint Advisor Kristin Buchman, CFP, has some helpful advice for choosing the right plan for you.
by Jake Weatherford | Jun 7, 2022 | IRA, Jake's Take, Retirement Savings & Income, The Point
401(k)s, IRAs, and company-sponsored savings plans are not one-size-fits-all retirement options. In this Jake’s Take video, Castlepoint Partner Jake Weatherford discusses the uses and advantages of a retirement savings technique called a backdoor Roth IRA conversion.
