by Springwater Wealth | Oct 2, 2024 | Financial Planning, Retirement Concerns
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...
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 | May 1, 2024 | Financial Planning, Investment Management, Taxes, Wealth Management
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...
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...
