Time is funny. It feels like just yesterday that I was a year and a half into my career at Bedel Financial, diving into the freshly signed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) to figure out what it meant for our clients. Fast forward seven years, and history has a way of repeating itself. Now, I find myself creating a breakdown of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB).... Read More
In some ways, saving for college is more difficult than saving for retirement. Even if you start early, you have only 18 years to work with, compared to a roughly 40-year career for retirement. In an industry with many options and unclear pricing, how do you cut through the noise and give your student their best shot at avoiding overwhelming student loan debt?... Read More
I recently found myself obsessively scrolling through Zillow, looking at dream homes, even though I own a perfectly good house. This experience made me think about the many ways we sabotage our finances without realizing it. Let's explore common financial traps and practical tips to break free from bad habits to build a more secure future.... Read More
While the tax code remains a constant, different rules are relevant during your working years and retirement. The rules and strategies centered on saving for retirement in a tax-efficient manner fade to a distant memory, and a new set of rules around spending and withdrawing sink in.... Read More
In December 2019, the SECURE Act was passed, upending how IRA beneficiaries distribute their inheritance. Confusion quickly spread among inheritors and across the wealth management industry—are Required Minimum Distributions needed or not? After many years in limbo, the IRS finally released Final Regulations clarifying the important provisions.... Read More
Retirement can be a daunting topic—the idea of not receiving a paycheck anymore and starting to spend down your life savings can cause fear and anxiety. However, what if I told you that not receiving a steady paycheck is the best thing to happen to your tax planning options? ... Read More
Your 30s tend to be a decade ripe for big life changes. During periods of rapid or constant change, it’s easy to lose sight of goals. How can you combat these changes and graduate from your 30s with your finances intact? ... Read More
A financial plan consists of many topics, but one of the main focal points is retirement. Having worked as a financial planner for over seven years, I’ve picked up anecdotal and experiential observations that shed light on some of the common retirement myths and misconceptions I’ve noticed over my career.... Read More
While on vacation, I got caught in a poolside conversation about money, as one does when they’re a financial planner. The conversation was about a wealthy family friend who gifted each of their adult children an 8-figure sum of money and how one of the children has already spent the multi-million dollar gift.... Read More
While marriage is accepted as the societal norm, it's not right for every couple. If you are evaluating whether or not to tie the knot, consider the unique financial incentives, opportunities, and pitfalls of wedded bliss.... Read More
