by Springwater Wealth | Jun 9, 2022 | Divorce Financial Planning, Financial Planning, Retirement Concerns, Wealth Management
America’s Social Security program provides economic security to millions. The Social Security program provides you with a source of income when you retire, or if you can’t work due to a disability. It can also provide benefits that support your legal dependents (your...
by Springwater Wealth | Jun 7, 2022 | Divorce Financial Planning, Financial Planning, Retirement Concerns, Wealth Management
Getting divorced can be a very emotional and difficult process. It can be stressful, painful and scary, even if you’re the one that decided to divorce. Divorce also has significant financial consequences for both partners. For that reason, it’s critical that you start...
by Springwater Wealth | Apr 29, 2022 | Financial Planning, Retirement Concerns, Retirement Plans, Wealth Management
If you’re retired and have health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Medicare, your premiums are directly related to your Modified Adjusted Gross Income (or “MAGI”). The higher your income, the higher your premiums. Unless you prepare your own tax...
by Springwater Wealth | Dec 19, 2021 | Divorce Financial Planning, Financial Planning, Investment Management
Springwater’s article on how a financial advisor can help an older, affluent divorcee was featured in the December 2021 edition of the Oregon State Bar’s Family Law Newsletter. You can read the entire article here.
by Springwater Wealth | Nov 8, 2021 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Taxes, Wealth Management
Erika seems to be slowly recovering from the recent loss of her husband of 43 years to the coronavirus. While John was 74 years old, he had no underlying health conditions. In fact, he was remarkably fit and took very good care of himself. They are still not sure how...
by Springwater Wealth | Oct 1, 2021 | Financial Planning
Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read has announced he’s running for governor. If his management of the Oregon College Savings Program is any indication of his leadership abilities, Oregonians may not want to vote for him. The Challenge of Saving for College Saving for...