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Sensible Advisors Attend NAPFA Conference in Texas

by
Sensible Staff
June 26, 2024

Financial advisors from Sensible Advisors attended the NAPFA Spring National Conference in Texas, gaining insights on tax savings, IRAs, long-term care planning, and estate taxes.

Will You Owe Taxes When You Sell Your Home? 

by
Laura Williams
CFP®, ChSNC® - Senior Financial Advisor

May 30, 2024

The picture shows a house constructed with currency to represent taxes you might owe when you sell.

If you sell a primary residence you may owe taxes on your gains. Some rules pertaining to taxes and home sales have changed over the years.

Charitable Giving (part 4): Donate Using DAFs

by
Marie St. Clare
CFP® - Financial Advisor

January 20, 2023

The picture shows the hands of a person using a calculator to represent figuring taxes and deductions.

Charitable giving can reduce taxes. If you use Donor Advised Funds, you can often increase tax savings and donate to your favorite charity.

Charitable Giving Options (Part 3): Donor Advised Funds

by
Marie St. Clare
CFP® - Financial Advisor

November 28, 2022

The picture shows an envelope full of money to represent giving to Donor Advised Funds.

Donating to a Donor Advised Fund enables you to contribute, receive a tax deduction, and advise the charity on how to use your donation.

Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k)

by
Josh Trubow
MSFP, CFP® - Senior Financial Advisor

April 28, 2021

The picture shows a race car to represent turbocharging your investments with a Roth IRA.

What is a mega backdoor Roth? What are the benefits and risks? Will it help increase retirement savings? What about tax-free savings growth?

Should I Take My RMD This Year?

by
Rick Miller
Ph.D., CFP® - Founder

May 26, 2020

The pictures shows a man playing chess.

The CARES Act says you don’t have to take an RMD this year. Should you?

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