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Preparing for Year-End Financial Moves: Last-Minute Tax & Retirement Opportunities

Preparing for Year-End Financial Moves: Last-Minute Tax & Retirement Opportunities

As the calendar turns to October, the race is on. With the end of the year approaching, savvy individuals know this is the prime window to evaluate year-end financial moves—especially in tax and retirement planning. It’s not too late, but…

The Hidden Tax Traps in Retirement — and How to Avoid Them

The Hidden Tax Traps in Retirement — and How to Avoid Them

When most people imagine retirement, they picture freedom — traveling, spending time with loved ones, or enjoying hobbies without the demands of a 9-to-5 job. What they don’t picture is being blindsided by taxes. Unfortunately, for many retirees, taxes remain…

Interest-Only vs. Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance: What’s Best for Your Retirement Portfolio?

Interest-Only vs. Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance: What’s Best for Your Retirement Portfolio?

Planning for long-term care (LTC) and health care, including personal care services and adult day care, is one of the most critical, yet often overlooked, aspects of retirement planning. The rising costs of healthcare, coupled with longer life expectancies, mean…

Effective Retirement Planning Amid Rising Interest Rates

Effective Retirement Planning Amid Rising Interest Rates

Retirement planning is never static. Market shifts, policy changes, and global economic events continuously reshape the financial landscape. One of the most dramatic shifts in recent years has been the sustained rise in interest rates. After more than a decade…

Backdoor Roth IRA: A Beginner’s Guide to Savings

Backdoor Roth IRA: A Beginner’s Guide to Savings

For high-income earners, saving for retirement can feel like navigating a financial maze—especially when IRS income limits shut the door on some of the most powerful savings vehicles, like the Roth IRA. But there’s a strategy that savvy investors and…

Important Financial Birthdays After 50: What You Need to Know to Retire Confidently

Important Financial Birthdays After 50: What You Need to Know to Retire Confidently

Aging comes with more than just wisdom—it also comes with opportunities to optimize your financial future. If you’re over 50 or approaching this milestone, now is the time to pay attention to a unique set of “financial birthdays” that could…

Essential Questions to Discuss with Your Retirement Advisor

Essential Questions to Discuss with Your Retirement Advisor

Planning for retirement is more than just building a nest egg. It’s about making the right decisions at the right time to ensure your money lasts and works for you throughout your life. But how do you know if your…

The Impact of Inflation on Fixed-Income Investments — And How to Protect Your Purchasing Power

The Impact of Inflation on Fixed-Income Investments — And How to Protect Your Purchasing Power

Navigating Medicare enrollment can be complex, but understanding the key deadlines and potential penalties is crucial for a financially secure retirement. At Goldstone Financial Group, we aim to empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your medicare…

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