retirement education

What are the Gift Planning Limits for 2019?

Each year the IRS sets limits on the amount of cash and/or property (dollar value) you can give to others.  There is a limit both for what can be given each year as well as what total amount can be given over one’s lifetime.  This article covers what you need to know and how to determine whether there are any tax consequences. 

Creative Retirement Planning For The Charitably Inclined (Part 1)

As you plan for your retirement your primary focus is on building assets to provide a source of income for your retirement years.  The goal is to accumulate wealth, either on a taxable or tax deferred basis, that will generate sufficient earnings and growth combined with mandatory distributions from tax qualified plans and social security benefits to support your lifestyle in the years you are not working.