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Calming nervous clients nearing retirement
September 01, 2025
Experts in personal financial services recommend helping clients keep economic shocks in perspective, simplify their finances, and try out aspects of retirement life.
The No. 1 risk to retirement – and one way to guard against it
August 13, 2025
Future retirees often daydream about golden years that never end. In reality, too many golden years could be a nightmare.
Caps, credits, contributions: Tax planning for parents under OBBBA
July 30, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act hiked and enshrined some tax savings for parents into permanent law, but its many provisions will play out differently across financial advisors' client households.
More than One-Third of Americans Have Experienced Fraudulent Activities After Being Affected by a Disaster Says AICPA Survey
July 25, 2025
Thirty-seven percent of Americans have experienced fraudulent activities after being personally and/or professionally impacted by a natural disaster, according to a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).
AICPA Survey Reveals What Relief Americans Want from the IRS Following a Natural Disaster
July 23, 2025
In a survey conducted recently by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), Americans were asked which type of tax filing and payment relief would be helpful after experiencing a natural disaster:
AICPA: Guidance needed on catch-up contributions under Roth mandate
July 10, 2025
The AICPA requested additional guidance from Treasury and the IRS on catch-up contributions that are designated as Roth contributions in Section 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (Division T of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, P.L. 117-328).
IRS urges extension filers to use IRS Free File this summer
July 10, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers who requested an extension to file their returns now rather than wait until the Oct. 15 deadline. IRS Free File makes it easy.
Gender Gap: AICPA Survey Shows Women are More Concerned about Their Financial Situation
May 27, 2025
An American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) survey found that women indicated more concerned about their financial situation over the past 12 months than men. The survey was conducted April 1-3 among over 2,000 U.S. adults as a kickoff to National Financial Literacy Month.
Connecticut’s New College Grads Contemplate An Uncertain Economy
May 10, 2025
Commencement season is here. This weekend, UConn will see more than 5,000 undergraduates and more than 2,000 graduate students receive their degrees. But, amid cuts to the federal government and fears of a recession, many have questions about the economy they are heading into.
HSA inflation-adjusted maximum contribution amounts for 2026 announced
May 01, 2025
The maximum contribution amounts for a health savings account (HSA) and certain related benchmarks will be slightly higher next year.
Mortal fears about retirement: Americans need more time, money
April 25, 2025
Nearly two-thirds of Americans are worried more about saving enough money for retirement than they are about dying.
3 tips for handling financial stress in volatile times
April 22, 2025
Money-related stress is top of mind for most Americans, according to a new AICPA survey that shows more than 70% feeling either cautious or uncertain about their financial situation. Some respondents are taking steps to shore up finances with less spending or more saving, and the AICPA is offering advice for managing financial stress as part of National Financial Literacy Month.
Retirement snapshot: 3 things to know about the average pre-retiree
April 07, 2025
Yes, every candidate for retirement is different. But, whether you’re an individual beginning to eye retirement or a financial planner with a constant eye on helping your clients successfully retire, a snapshot of the typical would-be retiree can provide perspective worth considering.
13 Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund
March 11, 2025
If you have a refund check coming your way, consider using it to bolster your personal balance sheet.
With Trump tax cuts set to expire, tax pros tell businesses not to wait to develop a succession plan
March 10, 2025
There are many reasons for a business owner to develop a succession plan. It can ensure continuity and minimize disruptions, especially in the face of an unexpected death. It also can help prepare employees for future leadership roles.
Gig workers unaware of lower 1099-K threshold
January 31, 2025
Millions more taxpayers will be receiving the Form 1099-K in the mail this year for the first time if they were paid $5,000 or more last year through a service such as Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, StubHub, Etsy and Airbnb, and most won't be expecting it.
DOL’s ‘retirement security rule’ runs into obstacles
January 13, 2025
The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL's) "retirement security rule" (RIN 1210-AC02), which was scheduled to take effect this past September but has been temporarily blocked by the courts, faces doubtful prospects because of court challenges and the change in presidential administration.
DOL’s ‘retirement security rule’ runs into obstacles
January 13, 2025
The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL's) "retirement security rule" (RIN 1210-AC02), which was scheduled to take effect this past September but has been temporarily blocked by the courts, faces doubtful prospects because of court challenges and the change in presidential administration.
Proposed regulations address 401(k), 403(b) automatic enrollment requirement
January 13, 2025
Treasury and the IRS issued proposed regulations addressing certain SECURE 2.0 Act provisions, including a provision that would require most newly established 401(k) and 403(b) plans to automatically enroll eligible employees beginning with the 2025 plan year.
Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations on new Roth catch-up rule, other SECURE 2.0 Act provisions
January 10, 2025
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations today addressing several SECURE 2.0 Act provisions relating to catch-up contributions, which are additional contributions under a 401(k) or similar workplace retirement plan that generally are allowed with respect to employees who are age 50 or older.