Month: November 2023

Mastering Year-Round Tax Planning: Strategies for a Financially Savvy Year-End (Ep. 111)

Mastering Year-Round Tax Planning: Strategies for a Financially Savvy Year-End (Ep. 111)

The clock is ticking, days are getting shorter and cooler, and it is hard to believe that Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. But from a financial perspective, we have less than two months to do tax planning, so what should you be thinking about?

In this episode, Peter Raskin discusses the importance of year-round tax planning. He highlights five key considerations: understanding one’s tax bracket, Roth conversions, charitable giving, gifting strategies, and realizing capital gains and losses. Peter emphasizes the benefits of Roth IRAs and the impact of charitable gifts on communities. He also explains the tax implications of holding mutual funds and the strategy of realizing capital gains and losses.

Peter discusses:

  • Why tax planning should be done year-round, not just at year-end
  • Five tax planning considerations that are impactful over a longer period
  • Tax bracket planning and understanding marginal tax brackets
  • The importance of working with a tax advisor throughout the tax planning process
  • Advantages of Roth conversions and avoiding higher tax brackets
  • The tax advantages of charitable giving and gifting
  • Realizing capital gains and losses throughout the year as a tax strategy

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Disclosure: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional investment advice. Always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service providers with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning.

Peter Raskin is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Securities offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer. Member SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Raskin Planning Group is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.

The Similarities Between Traveling and Financial Planning (Ep. 110)

The Similarities Between Traveling and Financial Planning (Ep. 110)

One of the most important aspects of achieving our financial goals is having a clear vision of what you want to accomplish. And just like a travel journey, without a clear goal, it is easy to get distracted, lose motivation, and make poor decisions.

However, setting a goal is not enough. You also need to have a plan that outlines the steps you need to take, the resources you need to use, and the challenges you need to overcome. 

In this episode, Peter Raskin uses traveling as a metaphor for goal setting and financial planning. He emphasizes the importance of setting clear financial goals and developing unique strategies for each goal. Additionally, he explains the importance of diversifying investments across different sectors to manage market risk and the role of a financial planner when navigating the financial journey.

Peter discusses:

  • Why different financial goals require different investment strategies 
  • How 30% of the market value of the S&P 500 is invested in just ten mega tech stocks, emphasizing the importance of diversification
  • The concept of meaningful diversification
  • The importance of risk management and reasonable expectations in achieving long-term financial goals
  • The role of a financial planner as a coach, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the journey, making necessary adjustments, and building confidence
  • And more!

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Disclosure: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional investment advice. Always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service providers with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning.

Peter Raskin is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Securities offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer. Member SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Raskin Planning Group is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.