As a business owner there are many important decisions to make. Finding the right retirement plan for your business is one of these key decisions. The retirement plan you select can have a large impact on recruiting and retaining great employees, the company tax situation and accelerating retirement savings for owners and employees. Below we…
What You Should Do If You Think Taxes Are Going Up
Taxes have changed over time throughout American history. In 2021, many Americans anticipate a higher tax rate with the Biden administration. Current top income tax rates are on the low end of the historic spectrum. How can you prepare and act if you anticipate a higher tax regime? How can an investor prepare and evaluate…
Setting and Achieving Financial Goals
January is often seen as a time for a fresh start. People make their resolutions and set goals. At Pearl Planning we love setting goals, and more importantly helping people ACHIEVE them! Here are some tips for setting and achieving your financial goals in 2021. Types of Goals Start with the Foundation – Get organized and…
Social Security Decisions for Retirement Success
Are you nearing retirement and looking for guidance on Social Security decisions? In this informative 20-minute webinar, Melissa Joy, CFP® founder of Pearl Planning, and Melissa Fradenburg, Financial Advisor, RJFS will help you understand the basics of Social Security as well as share strategies that can potentially increase Social Security Income over time. In this…
Fairy Tales and Finance
‘I’ll huff and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your house down!’ An iconic line and terrifying statement if you are little piggy in an ill-prepared house. When we started brainstorming Halloween costume ideas for the office, I quickly suggested my favorite fairy tale about financial planning. Yes, I’m talking about the three little pigs. What?…