by Springwater Wealth | Jul 18, 2024 | Financial Planning, Retirement Concerns, Wealth Management
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...
by Springwater Wealth | Jun 17, 2024 | Divorce Financial Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Retirement Concerns, Wealth Management
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...
by Springwater Wealth | Apr 16, 2024 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Taxes, Wealth Management
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...
by Springwater Wealth | Mar 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, Retirement Concerns, Wealth Management
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...
by Springwater Wealth | Nov 2, 2023 | Investment Management, Retirement Plans, Wealth Management
The 2024 retirement plan limits have recently been announced by the IRS. These new limits are effective January 1, 2024. If you’re an employee and a retirement plan participant, be sure to contact your employer as soon as possible if you wish to change your retirement...
