Ever since they were first established back in 1998, Roth IRAs have been a game-changer in the retirement world. After years and years of only pre-tax retirement vehicles, Roth IRAs provided another way for savers to put money aside for the future. That said, let’s dive into what a Roth IRA is, who can use […]
It has been said that it takes 21 days for a habit to be formed. For example, going to the gym for 21 consecutive days results in you not thinking twice about going to work out. Or taking a three week break from dessert after dinner each night will result in you saying “no, thank […]
When President Joe Biden first came into office January 2021, he immediately paused the federal student loan repayments for borrowers. Due to the economic upheaval brought on by the global COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans were struggling to pay their bills and stay afloat. President Biden and Vice President Harris were very passionate about this moratorium, […]
Phil: Welcome back to Tull Financial, Financial Fridays! It’s been a little while but we’re glad to be back with you. It’s tax season, really coming down to the wire here. So you’ve got lots of questions about tax software, tax preparers, CPAs – who do I use? How do I know? And of course […]
Required minimum distributions have received a lot of attention over the past couple of years and you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. There are a lot of questions to ask yourself: Do I begin at 70 ½ or 72? How is it calculated? Why do I have to pay the dreaded […]
Do you ever wonder if your portfolio is diversified enough? Or maybe you get the sense it’s missing something? If you answered yes, you are not alone. As the access to alternative investments has increased in recent years, investors like yourself have been looking to incorporate them into their portfolios. But how, and is it […]
It’s that wonderful time of the year again – tax prep season! That said, we want to provide a brief overview of the changes to the income tax rules and limits as well as answer any questions related to the tax-related documents you may need when filing your return. The first thing you should know […]
Do you ever get inspired by someone you meet who has a distinct goal or discipline? Someone who makes you think, “I can get behind that!” Recently I was speaking with a couple and they mentioned that each new year they kickstart their year by doing not only a dietary detox but a financial detox. […]
There’s been a lot of buzz lately about I-Bonds after the Treasury announced in November that I-Bonds issued through April 2022 will earn an interest rate of 7.12%. So how do you get in on this historically high rate, and is it the right type of investment for you? As with most investment questions – […]
Will we ever one day become accustomed to stock market volatility? I often ask myself this question, especially following the prolonged rise in equity markets experienced over the past 18 months. The good news is that based on history, it will be only a matter of time before a market correction occurs. With that said, […]