Financial Planning
2025 Education Day with David York
David R. York is an attorney specializing in estate planning and wealth transfer. He is also a Certified Public Accountant and Managing Partner with York Howell in Utah. He joined us for Education Day to talk about preparing the next generation for wealth. Watch below to learn about four vital lessons, and why it’s more…
Arizona Tax Credits Offer Tax Savings: 2024 Update
A new year, another chance to trim your tax liability. We first wrote about Arizona’s unique tax credits and the tax savings they can provide in 2022. This program is ongoing. We wanted to remind our Arizona clients of what these taxes are, how they work, and the updated figures and deadlines for the 2024…
Year-End Tax Planning Strategies
As we approach the end of the year, it’s wise to be mindful of the upcoming tax season. Of course, you’ll want to consider the tax impact of your financial decisions throughout the year, but December is the time for last-minute actions to maximize your tax savings or set yourself up for the year ahead….
Important Dates for Your Finances This Year
As the year winds to an end and you begin thinking of holiday plans, don’t forget about some important upcoming financial deadlines: December 6: Initiate 2024 Roth Conversions December 13: IRA withdrawals for 2024 income, including Required Minimum Distributions Stock gifts to charities or donor advised funds Qualified Charitable Distributions Gifts of assets to family…
Understanding Student Loans
In our most recent webinar, JMA was joined by Joseph Schmidt, a Certified Student Loan Professional, who operates a student loan consulting firm in southern Arizona. Joseph was kind enough to share his time and wisdom with us regarding topics that are important and timely to young people and their parents: saving for college, maximizing…