In this article, Robin Sherwood, CFP®, a Connecticut-based Principal at HTG Advisors, explains how dividends, interest, and capital gains are taxed, and walks through the strategies we use to help clients keep more of what...
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We are often asked why we use bond mutual funds rather than individual bonds in our clients’ portfolios. The question is typically posed as “Why would I own a bond fund when I can buy...
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Diminished capacity of a loved one is a multi-faceted issue. There are practical, emotional, safety and certainly financial impacts. Changes are often subtle but may still be evident to family or even non-family members. Clues...
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Tax day has come and gone and taxpayers can go back to more enjoyable pastimes for another 10 months. However, it would behoove those in the higher brackets to take time to consider whether they...
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Where should you live in retirement? Many have weighed in this topic and there are periodic ratings on which states are the best or worst places for retirement. One resource for such lists is WalletHub,...
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To feel confident that your savings will be sufficient to support your retirement, there are a number of risks to be managed. Part 1 of this blog published last month addressed managing longevity and lifestyle...
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Our current retirement system places all the planning responsibility on your shoulders and requires you to navigate many uncertainties, including: 1) What will your lifestyle cost in the future? 2) How many years will your...
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Note: Figures have been updated for 2026 “When should I begin receiving Social Security benefits?” This is a popular question without a “one size fits all” answer. Careful consideration of your personal circumstances and the...
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If you live in the Northeast part of the country today, chances are you are at home watching the beautiful snow fall and dreading the inevitable snow shoveling that is sure to follow. Today is...
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Yesterday’s Presidential election result, while not viewed as the likely outcome, was always a possibility. Sometime in the early hours of Wednesday we were reminded that unexpected events do occur. As the past reminds us,...
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