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Nine Reasons to Never Buy Annuities

Nine Reasons to Never Buy Annuities

by Ethan S. Braid, CFA | Mar 20, 2025 | Blog, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning for Retirement

Annuities are among the worst investments an investor can make for their retirement. In this article, we will explore nine reasons why you should never buy an annuity. All Gains are Taxed as Ordinary Income Annuities do not qualify for favorable tax treatment in the...
Tax Planning for Investors and Business Owners -Three Simple Steps

Tax Planning for Investors and Business Owners -Three Simple Steps

by Ethan S. Braid, CFA | Mar 1, 2025 | Blog, Tax Planning for Retirement

If you own a business or are an active investor, tax planning can help you eliminate surprise tax bills. Over the last 25 years I have met dozens of investors and business owners who tell me stories of large, unexpected tax bills. The story is always the same, the...
Fidelity Government Money Market FDRXX You are Paying Too Much in State Tax!

Fidelity Government Money Market FDRXX You are Paying Too Much in State Tax!

by Ethan S. Braid, CFA | Feb 25, 2025 | Blog, Tax Planning for Retirement

Investors have invested over $230 billion in the Fidelity Government Cash Reserves Fund, FDRXX. Many of them end up paying state income tax on a portion of their dividend that should be tax-exempt at the state level. How the Tax Mistake Occurs For after-tax investment...
Never Buy an Annuity! No Stepped Up Basis. 100% Ordinary Income Tax.

Never Buy an Annuity! No Stepped Up Basis. 100% Ordinary Income Tax.

by Ethan S. Braid, CFA | Feb 16, 2025 | Blog, Estate Planning, Tax Planning for Retirement

There are many reasons you should never buy an annuity; high fees, limited investment options, and surrender charges to name a few. But the number one reason to never buy annuities with after-tax funds is the tax structure. When you purchase standard investments like...
How Much Federal Tax Will You Pay on $150k of Retirement Income

How Much Federal Tax Will You Pay on $150k of Retirement Income

by Ethan S. Braid, CFA | May 24, 2024 | Blog, Tax Planning for Retirement

Today we’re going to look at how much federal tax you pay for $150,000 of retirement income. This is going to be a very helpful tax planning and retirement planning article. For those of you who are trying to get a handle on how much tax you are going to pay at...
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