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...
by Springwater Wealth | May 2, 2023 | Financial Planning, Retirement Concerns, Wealth Management
The idea of retirement – after decades of a stable, predictable routine for your work and personal life – can be both exciting and a bit daunting. After all, you’ll be entering a new phase of life that can be very rewarding. What sort of life do you want...
by Springwater Wealth | Apr 26, 2023 | Investment Management, Retirement Plans, Taxes
Background In December 2022, Congress passed legislation that enhanced the 2019 SECURE Act. The enhancement – referred to by many as SECURE 2.0 Act – was signed by President Biden and enacted immediately. The law includes a number of significant provisions...