IRA and Retirement Plan Limits for 2021
Many IRA and retirement plan limits are indexed for inflation each year. While some of the limits remain unchanged for 2021, other key numbers have increased. IRA contribution limits The maximum amount you can contribute to a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA in 2021 is $6,000 (or 100% of your earned income, if less), […]
How Sequence of Returns Can Affect Your Retirement Savings
A brief video comparing the same return with differing results. IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES Dightman Capital does not provide tax or legal recommendations. The information presented here is not specific to any individual’s personal circumstances. To the extent that this material concerns tax matters, it is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by a […]
High-Income Individuals Face New Medicare-Related Taxes
The health-care reform legislation enacted in 2010 included new Medicare-related taxes that first took effect in 2013. These new taxes target high-income individuals and families. Here are the basics: Additional Medicare payroll tax If you receive a paycheck, you probably have some familiarity with the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) employment tax; at the very […]
Trust Basics
Whether you’re seeking to manage your own assets, control how your assets are distributed after your death, or plan for incapacity, trusts can help you accomplish your estate planning goals. Their power is in their versatility — many types of trusts exist, each designed for a specific purpose. Although trust law is complex and establishing […]
Ratio Analysis XLB SPY
In this video I introduce a new technical analysis concept called ratio analysis. This is the comparison of two different investments in terms of their price over different time periods.
Relative Rotation Graph and U.S. Bonds
In this video, I show the U.S. Bond categories in a relative rotation graph. We have seen some interesting leadership develop.
Relative Rotation Graphs Introduced
Here’s a quick video on Relative Rotation Graphs. A great technical analysis tool.
The Sandwich Generation: Juggling Family Responsibilities
The Sandwich Generation: Juggling Family Responsibilities At a time when your career is reaching a peak and you are looking ahead to your own retirement, you may find yourself in the position of having to help your children with college expenses while at the same time looking after the needs of your aging parents. Squeezed […]
Changing Jobs? Know Your 401(k) Options
In some cases, you have no choice — you need to use the funds. If so, try to minimize the tax impact. For example, if you have nontaxable after-tax contributions in your account, keep in mind that you can roll over just the taxable portion of your distribution and keep the nontaxable portion for yourself. […]
Reopening The Economy
This commentary touches on the following subjects.: Reopening the Economy C19 Infections, Hospitalizations, Deaths Vaccine Development Monetary Policy and Fiscal Stimulus The Bifurcated Stock Market It has been 84 days since the U.S. stock market started the C19 market sell-off. During that time a great deal of new information has come forth to help us […]
