Back-to-School Spending Without Losing Your Savings Routine
David RileySeparate required school costs, recurring fees and optional purchases. A household example closes a spending gap while making any savings change deliberate.
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529 Plans After the 2025 Law: Check the Expense and the Date
David RileyDistinguish expanded 529 expenses from the K–12 limit increase beginning in 2026. Coordinate beneficiary totals, credentialing eligibility and state treatment.
Before You Sign Form 5500, Ask These Operational Questions
David RileyCheck contribution timing, participant counts, fees and filing status before signing. Separate operational corrections from the annual report’s preparation.
Portfolio Income and Total Return Tell Different Stories
David RileyCompare distributions with price changes and withdrawals. Examples show why a higher quoted yield does not establish a gain, safety or sustainable spending.
Revisit Estate Tax Assumptions After the New Law
David RileyReview the enacted $15 million 2026 basic exclusion, portability and prior gifts. Keep beneficiaries, incapacity, state rules and estate liquidity in the plan.
The July 2025 Tax Law: Which Employer Benefits Need Review?
David RileySeparate 2025 telehealth treatment from 2026 dependent care changes. Review education assistance limits, payroll setup, program documents and employee messages.
The July 2025 Tax Law: What Retirees Should Review First
David RileyReview the new senior deduction, income phaseout and updated tax assumptions. A couple’s example shows why a deduction is not a dollar-for-dollar tax credit.
Planning While Tax Rules Are Under Debate
David RileyAs of June 30, 2025, distinguish current law from proposals. Compare tax scenarios, preserve cash and identify evidence needed before an irreversible decision.
Build Next Year’s Benefits Budget Before Renewal Arrives
David RileyModel employer and employee costs before renewal. Compare contribution policies, coverage tradeoffs, service value and the assumptions behind the budget.
A Midyear Checkup for People Near Retirement
David RileyCheck actual savings, retirement timing, coverage and debt. A household example turns a midyear shortfall into a specific monthly adjustment and follow-up plan.
