What is Medicare IRMAA? The Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) is an additional charge applied to Medicare premiums for individuals with higher incomes. IRMAA applies to both Medicare Part B (medical insurance) and Medicare Part D (prescription drug...
You can read our market commentary for the third quarter of 2024 here. PLEASE SEE important disclosure information at www.springwaterwealth.com/blog-disclosure/.
Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15. As we wrote in this article in March 2024, new benefits are coming to Medicare drug coverage for 2025. Starting in 2025, all Medicare plans will include a $2,000 cap for what you’ll pay out-of-pocket for prescription drugs...
One of the big talking points of target date funds (or TDFs) by the companies who manage them is that they eliminate the “guesswork” of asset allocation for investors. The only problem is that their guesswork too often leaves a lot to be desired. It doesn’t make sense...
The Internal Revenue Service has finally clarified the rules on required distributions from inherited retirement accounts, like IRAs, 401(k)s and 403(b)s. The rules affect most heirs, but not spouses. The new guidance applies to both future inheritors and those who...
Increasing life expectancy has profound implications for retirement planning. As people live longer, they need to ensure their financial resources can sustain them for an extended period, potentially decades beyond their working years. This longevity factor introduces...
You can read our market commentary for the second quarter of 2024 here. PLEASE SEE important disclosure information at www.springwaterwealth.com/blog-disclosure/.
What is the Survivor Penalty? The Survivor Penalty refers to the increased tax burden and potential reduction in benefits that occur when a married person becomes widowed. This life change often leads to higher taxes and reduced income for the surviving spouse. Why...
When planning for a secure and comfortable retirement, converting a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a Roth IRA can have major long-term benefits. While everyone’s financial situation differs, there are several compelling reasons why converting some...
If you are charitably inclined, you should consider making your gifts to your favorite charities through a Donor Advised Fund (or “DAF”). What is a Donor Advised Fund (or “DAF”)? A Donor Advised Fund (or “DAF”) is a philanthropic giving vehicle that allows donors to...
You can read our market commentary for the first quarter of 2024 here. PLEASE SEE important disclosure information at www.springwaterwealth.com/blog-disclosure/.
INTRODUCTION The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes several provisions to lower prescription drug costs for people with Medicare and reduce drug spending by the federal government, including a number of changes to the Medicare Part D drug benefit. These changes...
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