For many professionals, especially recent graduates, student loan debt is not only an expense item on their budget, it is also a major component of their financial trajectory and often a great source of anxiety. Indeed, the data show that in 2018, Americans are more burdened with student loan debt than ever before. In addition…
As financial advisors, we recognize that the outcomes on an income tax return are the culmination of many occurrences and decisions. Tax efficiency is a vital part of a financial plan at every stage, and so we approach tax planning as both a year-round and lifelong process. With that in mind, here are five areas…
In late 2015, new rules were established for the college financial aid application process. With these rules becoming effective this month, we should assess the impact they will have, particularly for families seeking to fund their children’s education.
With the arrival of autumn, students are back at school and either preparing for college or already navigating it. While they further their academic careers, their parents wrestle with the current or future cost of higher education and the complexities of the financial aid system.
At this time of year, many families with college bound children are busy navigating the financial aid application process. A college education, long viewed as a pathway to the American Dream, remains a desirable goal for many, with some studies indicating as much as a 75% increase in earning power over the course of a career through the attainment of a degree. However, the soaring costs of higher education in recent decades have even middle-to-high income families wondering how best to fund this endeavor without jeopardizing their retirement or leaving their children saddled with huge debt. Finding the most efficient and beneficial path involves an understanding of both financial aid eligibility, as administered through the relevant government regulations and University policies, and the savings vehicles and strategies available to consumers.
As a member of the Silent Generation (born between 1922 and 1943), you have paid your dues. You probably raised a family and have left the workforce – you deserve an enjoyable retirement. That can be achieved, but the pace and complexity of today’s world means you’ll need to give yourself a periodic financial checkup.
As a member of “Generation Y,” you are a young adult in your late teens, 20s, and early 30s, born between 1980 and 1994. Also called “Millennials” or “Echo Boomers,” you grew up amidst booms in the stock and real estate markets, only to see each of those “bubbles” burst. More educated than any prior generation, you attained those credentials during a time of skyrocketing educational expenses.
The 2012 election is over, and Americans find themselves in an unsure financial environment. The country is heading toward a “fiscal cliff” — a series of significant tax increases and automatic spending cuts that will be triggered at the end of the year. Congress and the President are negotiating a compromise solution to prevent that, but no one knows what it will involve, or if they’ll be successful at all.
Our primary mission at Pinnacle Advisory Group is to give our clients the peace of mind to enjoy the things in life they find most fulfilling, including not only relationships, activities, and hobbies, but also philanthropic endeavors. Contrary to popular belief, support for charities and causes isn’t a one-way financial street – there are several charitable giving instruments that will actually help you streamline your cash flow and reduce your taxes. By using them, you can experience the joy of giving while also receiving a financial benefit.
Meet Michael Green, Jr., a wealth manager at Pinnacle Advisory Group.
