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Can We Deduct Mortgage Interest on a Second Home?

Can We Deduct Mortgage Interest on a Second Home?

Mortgage interest isn't deductible itself but instead contributes to passive activity losses. If you want to maximize the tax efficiency of real estate investment holdings, equities in a business entity are more efficient.

Sequence of Returns Risk

Sequence of Returns Risk

How market volatility and withdrawal timing impact retirement income. This video can help you be seen as an authority on retirement income strategies and educate clients on sequence of returns risk.


Considering College Costs

Considering College Costs

The cost of a college education has risen dramatically in recent decades, as both students and parents are aware. In fact, about 40% of college-bound high school students now rate cost as "most important," when asked how important cost is in choosing where and how to pursue higher education.

Logistics of Paying for College: 6 Things You Need to Know

Logistics of Paying for College: 6 Things You Need to Know

You finally made it to the end of your student’s senior year of high school. Congratulations! As a family, you successfully found a college that was just the right fit. Your student applied and was accepted. Now, how do you pay for it?

How You Can Reduce Your RMD

How You Can Reduce Your RMD

When you contribute to a traditional IRA you make a deal with Uncle Sam. You can get a tax deduction and tax deferral on any earnings in your IRA. However, eventually the government is going to want its share and will require funds to come out of these accounts.