Roth assets are treasured for their tax-exempt status, but many Americans with high incomes are phased out from Roth IRA contributions due to income limits. Fortunately, an alternative strategy known as the Backdoor Roth IRA can expand the accessibility of Roth IRA contributions if you have passed Roth contribution income thresholds. What is a Backdoor …
Dexter
Melissa Fradenburg Joins Pearl Planning
Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA®Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® is President and Wealth Advisor at Pearl Planning. Reach out for a call today at 734.274.6744. 8031 Main St. Suite 302 Dexter, MI 48130 pearlplan.com/about/team/melissa-joy
Now is the right time for a financial plan
I can’t tell you how often I talk to people who know they want financial planning but are waiting until the perfect moment to get started. Now, with a new bear market and massive economic uncertainty, people are doubling down on that intention. I know I need to work on my finances…soon, just not now. …
What Bear Markets Have Taught Me
Mama said there’d be days like this, and I do feel fortunate to have seen a few of them. We officially entered bear market territory today following the coronavirus pandemic and related economic circumstances. Notably, this is the third bear market of my 21-year financial services career. As I collected my thoughts and talking points …
2020 Travel Planning
Melissa Joy sat down with Beth Johnston from Orenda Travel to discuss 2020 travel trends. We cover destinations, budgeting, planning, multi-generational travel, and some of our favorite themes. Our video is ready for you to listen to on-demand at your leisure as you dream of where you’ll go next. Here’s a breakdown of the conversation: [00:01] …
Why the New Little Women Offers Great Financial Lessons for Your Daughters
Yesterday, on New Year’s Day, my six-year-old daughter, Josie, told me her New Year’s Resolution: to have a summer lemonade stand. “I’m going to make my family rich,” she said. As a financial planner, we talk about money relatively openly in my house. And recently, I’ve heard Josie start to explore the concept of wealth, …
Why the New Little Women Offers Great Financial Lessons for Your DaughtersRead More