Prior to tax year 2022, 529 contributions were not tax-deductible. For 2022 and beyond, the New Jersey College Affordability Act allows 3 kinds of income tax deductions if your gross income is $200,000 or less on your tax return. The NJ Division of Taxation outlines them as follows:
In honor of Veterans Day, and the heroes who serve our country, Baron Financial Group is proud to donate to the "Building Homes for Heroes®" project: Building Homes for Heroes® is determined and devoted to bringing renewed hope to our nation’s injured veterans. The organization builds or modifies homes, and gifts them, mortgage-free, to injured veterans and their families, while providing support services to enable them to build better and brighter lives and reach new heights.
The "Baron Financial Group Market Update" is a video series where we present what has happened in the markets, what our team is doing now, and what we are looking at down the road. Be aware of behavioral biases ahead of the election and the Fed meeting. It is a video with audio, so if you prefer to just listen, click play and enjoy! Presented by Anthony Benante, CFA. Watch our October 2024 Market Update video here:
Can I do a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from my Individual Retirement Account (IRA)? This post provides guidelines for taking QCDs from IRAs. You need to be at least age 70 ½ before you can make a QCD. A Qualified Charitable Distribution is a way to support charities while also reducing taxable income created by your IRA distribution. This flowchart addresses common issues pertaining to QCD rules, including:
Victoria Cannillo, an Associate Financial Planner/Analyst at Baron Financial Group, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “Will my son’s summer income count for financial aid?”, originally published in June 2024.
Medicare is health insurance for individuals who are 65 and older, under 65 with certain disabilities, or those who have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or Amyotrophic Sclerosis (ALS). The Medicare annual open enrollment period for the 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription plans begins Oct. 15, 2024, and runs through December 7, 2024. You can change your Medicare Advantage and Part D plans without special enrollment requirements.
The "Baron Financial Group Market Update" is a video series where we present what has happened in the markets, what our team is doing now, and what we are looking at down the road. Be aware of Overconfidence Bias. It is a video with audio, so if you prefer to just listen, click play and enjoy! Presented by Anthony Benante, CFA. Watch our September 2024 Market Update video here:
A 30-second read by the Baron Team: If you are currently a Medicare card holder, below are some fraud-prevention tips provided by Medicare.gov that you may want to be aware of. Just like your credit card or social security card, you want to make sure your Medicare card and/or number is always protected.
Our September 12th blog post focused on some basic information about Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). This post provides guidelines for taking withdrawals from Traditional IRAs that have been inherited. Reference this flow chart for guidance with your RMDs from an Inherited IRA. If you inherit an IRA, you must determine:
The purpose of this blog is to present some basic information about Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs): Traditional and Roth IRAs and the differences between them. Inherited IRAs have different withdrawal guidelines, and these should be carefully reviewed. Contributions for tax-year 2024 can be made from January 1, 2024 – April 15, 2025. What is an IRA? An IRA is an Individual Retirement Account...
The "Baron Financial Group Market Update" is a video series where we present what has happened in the markets, what our team is doing now, and what we are looking at down the road. Have you reviewed your beneficiaries recently? It is a video with audio, so if you prefer to just listen, click play and enjoy! Presented by Anthony Benante, CFA. Watch our August 2024 Market Update video here:
Rebalancing is one of the most important tasks we perform as we manage our clients’ investments. It is important that our clients understand the term “opportunistic rebalancing” and how it relates to your portfolio. Victor Cannillo, Wealth Management Principal at Baron Financial Group, answers these questions about rebalancing: What is it? Why do we recommend it? And how frequently will we employ it?