The key with tax planning is to be proactive. The purpose of having three different tax buckets is to minimize taxes now or in the future, and to provide flexibility when taking withdrawals. This strategy is also called tax diversification. Bucket #1 This bucket is for tax-deferred assets, such as retirement plans (traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, […]
Read moreOne of the most confusing topics in retirement planning is understanding the basics of Social Security. I will admit that Social Security can be extremely technical, confusing and downright boring, and with the future of Social Security uncertain, many people are hesitant to put in the time and brain cells required to understanding how the […]
Read moreWhat a great financial advisor is NOT Over the last two decades, the value of an advisor (broker or independent) has changed dramatically. Back in the day, the value was in their ability to “beat the market” by picking the right stocks, bonds or mutual funds on your behalf. The reality is, however, that most investors […]
Read moreWants, needs and how we spend our money have all changed, the shift in financial planning to achieve this has been slower to evolve, and we have unfortunately found ourselves in a situation where credit has become more dangerous than ever before and the cause of many economic problems in the US (as we are […]
Read moreWould you rather talk about your sex life than your salary? Would you rather stuff yourself with five Thanksgiving meals, while discussing politics with your most vocal and opinionated family members, than discuss how you, or they, are doing financially? Would you… ok, I’ll stop this terrifying exercise! The holiday season is upon us, which […]
Read moreAnyone can call themselves a financial advisor, wealth counselor, financial coach, etc… ? They can LEGALLY work in a capacity that’s NOT IN YOUR BEST INTEREST! Sad but true. Currently most people who offer financial advice are held to a much lower standard, called the suitability standard. The suitability standard means that whatever recommendations your […]
Read more“If I could get you into this car for just $400 a month, would you buy today?” ← The cheesy used car sales guy. (Of course, you don’t know that he’s got incentives, back-end payments, and financing charges hidden in that price, or that the car he’s trying to sell you has a salvage title.) […]
Read moreWhen you buy life insurance, there are essentially two types: term and permanent. Term life insurance is very simple. You pay a (typically) small premium for financial protection that lasts a specific amount of time, typically 10-30 years. It is pure insurance. The only potential benefit is the payout upon death. And in my opinion, […]
Read moreAs the year starts, this is the time where you focusing on what should be done for the next 12 months and how these steps align with the financial planning process and goals. As you know, a new year comes this expectation that we have ‘resolutions’. This means in our quest to start anew, we […]
Read moreIf you’re in the market for a financial advisor, you might come across people with titles as confusing as “certified retirement plan consultant”,“chartered college planning specialist” or “retirement management analyst.” After all, financial advisors depend on convincing clients of their reputation. As a result, there are over 50 different job titles to describe people who […]
Read moreShore Financial Planning is a fee-only financial advisor based in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey. As a fee-only/commission-free/flat-fee financial planner, I do not sell products or collect commissions. I am a fiduciary financial planner that specializes in tax-focused planning as a CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA), and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ CFP® professional. I serve clients in New Jersey and remotely throughout the U.S.A.