by Joanne Tackes | Jul 6, 2017 | Joanne Tackes, Retirement
You’ve diligently saved for retirement, building up sizable balances in your retirement accounts, and have now reached age 70 ½. IRS rules require that you start taking a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your retirement accounts. In most cases, this...
by Joanne Tackes | Apr 10, 2017 | Investing, Joanne Tackes
Roth IRA Accounts for Teens We’ve all heard the key to retirement planning is to start early. How early? Let’s just say, it’s never too early! Consider the advantages of establishing a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for a teenager. What is a Roth IRA? A...
by Joanne Tackes | Jan 5, 2017 | Insurance, Joanne Tackes
If I asked you to list the components of a personal financial plan, what topics come to mind? Many people would cite investment management, estate planning, budgeting, life insurance, and tax planning and certainly these are all essential considerations in crafting a...
by Joanne Tackes | Jun 21, 2016 | Joanne Tackes, Living Life
My daughter is officially a rising high school senior. I’m planning to enjoy every second of togetherness in this last year before she “runs away” to college!
by Joanne Tackes | Jun 20, 2016 | CPA, Joanne Tackes
The vast majority (>95%) of Medicare subscribers pay the standard premium for Medicare Part B coverage and for the prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D) plan that they choose. The other 5% of subscribers are deemed high income and must pay additional...
