You’re on a financial journey. You decide the destination, and we help you get there. Together, let’s determine the best way to take the next step.
You’re on a financial journey. You decide the destination, and we help you get there. Together, let’s determine the best way to take the next step.
Meet Emily, a self-employed 38-year-old cybersecurity consultant who just landed a string of high-profile contracts. Her income has skyrocketed to $450,000 a year, a far cry from her days as a mid-level IT analyst. She’s thrilled but nervous. The stakes are high:...
Losing a spouse is tough. Figuring out finances then can feel heavy. Here at Flagstone, we’ve helped folks navigate Social Security for years—especially widows’ benefits. Today, we’re diving into when widows can claim Social Security. We'll cover how timing affects...
Before we discuss four charitable giving strategies, take a step back to ask yourself why you are giving to charity. Is it to lower taxes? If so, why are you trying to lower taxes? Generally, it’s because people want to increase their net worth or grow their worth....
Near the end of 2022, Congress passed the SECURE Act 2.0. Its passage affected quite a few investors who have saved or are saving for retirement. One change is that retirees won’t have to start taking money from their IRAs until age 73. And the RMD...
Author's Note 5/16/2024: It is our understanding that the information below regarding Nebraska's 529 plan is still current, and state legislation has not changed. However, rules can change. Please reach out to us if you are ever unsure of how the rules might apply...
Today we’re kicking off this quarter’s education series – Financial Considerations Upon Retirement. The first post in this series discusses issues related to cash flow and taxes. There are several issues to think about before you retire. Give each of these issues...
This article is the third in a three-part blog series related to financial items to consider if your spouse passes away. Today we’re focusing on issues related to taxes, investments, and assets. In Part 1 we discussed estate settlement issues, and Part 2 addressed...
This is the second in a three-part blog series related to financial items to consider if your spouse passes away. This post takes a look at insurance and cash flow. Part 1 focused on financial issues related to estate settlement. Future topics will include taxes,...
Recently, we’ve been hearing a lot of headlines about how the market keeps reaching all-time highs. In fact, as of September 2nd, the S&P 500 had reached a closing high 54 times in 2021. A rising stock market paired with historically high valuations in some...
There are many financial planning rules of thumb, like how much to save for retirement or how much to spend on a house. How useful are they?
