During the summer of 2024 stock markets were in the news. The Standard and Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) fell about 6% between July 31st and August 5th of this year. The news media was quick to panic—they always do.
Going into practice is a busy time in the career of a young physician or dentist. We get lots of questions about what they can do during this time to start off on the right track. One key to success is reviewing the data behind the decisions we make. In medicine, this could mean recognizing that your blood pressure is too high, therefore you change your\habits or medications to improve your overall health. Similarly, doing a “financial check-up” can ensure long-term success with money. The most pivotal time for a checkup is during the transitionary period of going into practice. We’ve broken the financial check-up into six key categories:
Now that summer is coming to an end and students are headed back to school, it’s time to start thinking about year-end finances. Make a plan to finish these five items before mid-November. Reach out to our team with any questions or to make sure you’ve completed all that applies to you.
Hope you’re all having a great holiday season. Towards the end of December, Congress passed a large omnibus bill. Included within the bill are some minor changes to the retirement landscape.
Here is a quick summary to what’s being called the SECURE Act 2.0. The first SECURE Act changed some retirement benefits back in December 2019.
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