by MarcMontini | May 25, 2023 | Financial Planning, Marc Montini, Montinico, Phoenix Retirement, Retirement, Retirement Concerns, Retirement Vehicles, Tax Planning
TAX ACT 2017 coming to an END! What Does is mean? With the likely potential “sunset” or expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 looming, can we expect to see a dramatic increase in taxes in the near future? Here’s what you need to know and how you should... 
by MarcMontini | Mar 18, 2023 | Financial Planning, Marc Montini, Montinico, Mutual Funds, Phoenix Retirement, Retirement, Retirement Concerns, Retirement Vehicles, Tax Planning
What to Expect in a Retirement Evaluation Continue to read to learn about what happens in a Retirement Evaluation The During a recent tax preparation appointment (click here to sign up for a tax appointment) my client told me she was turning 62 and had some... 
by MarcMontini | Jan 19, 2023 | Financial Planning, Foundations, Marc Montini, Montinico, Mutual Funds, Phoenix Retirement, Retirement, Retirement Concerns, Retirement Vehicles, Tax Planning
Inflation and the federal reserve’s actions to rein it in have combined to make 2022 one of the worst years investors have faced since 2008. Unfortunately, 2023 could be equally challenging as discussions of a full blown recession continue to gain momentum. Do you... by MarcMontini | Jan 5, 2023 | 401k, Financial Planning, Foundations, Marc Montini, Montinico, Mutual Funds, Phoenix Retirement, Retirement, Retirement Concerns, Retirement Vehicles, Social Security, Tax Planning
I recently met with a couple who were told by their current financial advisor that they only had a 68% chance of success in retirement. Imagine getting on an airplane and hearing the pilot say, “Thank you for joining us on ABC Airlines. We expect a smooth flight and... 
by MarcMontini | Nov 7, 2022 | 401k, Financial Planning, Marc Montini, Montinico, Phoenix Retirement, Retirement, Retirement Vehicles, Tax Planning
How an Annuity Can Protect Against Stock Market Losses With the stock market volatility we’ve seen this year, annuities have become a popular way to mitigate risk for a portion of a portfolio. Annuities are a contract between you and an insurance company and should... 
by MarcMontini | Aug 21, 2019 | Retirement, Retirement Vehicles, Uncategorized
If you are at or near retirement, the recent trend of stock market volatility could be a bit unnerving. We all remember the financial crisis of 2008, and the devastating effect it had on workers who were approaching retirement. Have you thought...
