Estate planning for women

Focusing on Estate Planning for Women: A Comprehensive Guide

Estate planning is a critical aspect of financial management that often gets overlooked; however, given the unique challenges and responsibilities women face throughout their lives, effective estate planning is essential for ensuring financial security, protecting assets, and providing for loved ones. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of estate planning for women, common considerations,…

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Secure Act 2.0

Secure Act 2.0 Changes for Beneficiaries and How it Will Affect Children who Inherit

In December 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act marked a pivotal moment in retirement planning, introducing substantial revisions to beneficiary distribution rules. However, its impact was swiftly eclipsed by the onset of a global pandemic, diverting attention from its provisions. Now, with the nation gradually shifting focus beyond the pandemic’s…

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Probate Avoidance

Probate Avoidance Mistakes

Probate can be a complex and lengthy process that many people wish to avoid when planning their estates. While it’s possible to sidestep probate through various means, such as trusts, joint ownership, and beneficiary designations, individuals often make critical mistakes in their attempts to avoid probate that sometimes cause more harm than going through probate.…

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Retirement Income

Is Retirement Income Taxed in Connecticut?

Did you know that Connecticut law provides income tax exemptions for Social Security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, military retirement pay, pension and annuity income, teacher pension income, and individual retirement account (IRA) distributions? Currently, exemption eligibility and amounts are determined based on the type of pay and the taxpayer’s total federal adjusted gross income (AGI).…

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