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The G-Wagon Write-Off Myth
Can you buy a G-Wagon and write it off? Ben Clymer, CFP® explains why this strategy is mostly smoke and mirrors.
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Managing Concentrated Stock Risk with a Collar Strategy
Collar Strategy: A smart, structured approach to protecting your wealth and building diversification.
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The Kiddie Tax: What Parents Need to Know Before Shifting Wealth to Their Kids
Ben Clymer, CFP®, explains what the Kiddie Tax is, how it works, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
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Roth Catch-up Contributions in Retirement Plans
After a 2-year postponement, catch-up contributions will be required to be in Roth dollars for some participants.
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401(k) Plan Audit: The Basics
If your organization offers a 401(k) plan, understanding when & why an audit is required is essential for maintaining compliance & avoiding penalties.
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Cabin Succession Planning: A Place for Connection, Not Conflict
Family cabins are a place to make memories and relax with family. Without a clear plan for their future, cabins can become a a place of conflict.
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Meet Ryan Scott – Abbey Street’s Summer Intern
Meet Ryan Scott, Abbey Street's Private Wealth Management Intern! Ryan will be joining the team all summer, helping with many projects and learning about the financial industry.
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Hiring Your Child: A Guide to the Rules, Benefits, & Mistakes
Hiring your child at work? Here's a practical guide on the general rules, benefits, and mistakes to avoid.
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Unused 529 Funds? Utilize Them to Help Boost Retirement
Unused 529 funds can now be repurposed for retirement. Ben Clymer, CFP® explains how this is possible and provides a practical example.
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How to Use an HSA the Right Way
Ben Clymer, CFP® describes how to make the most of your HSA.
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10 Moves to Help Cut Your Tax Bill Next Year and Grow Your Net Worth Along the Way
Now is the time to start proactively planning ahead to reduce your tax bill next year. Ben Clymer, CFP® addresses 10 possible ways to help.
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Your Down-Market Playbook: 7 Smart Moves When Fear Is High
Managing Partner & Advisor, Ben Clymer, highlights 7 moves to consider when the market is down.
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Standard vs Itemized Deductions: A Guide to Smarter Tax Decisions
Managing Partner & Advisor, Ben Clymer, addresses the differences between standard & itemized deductions along with the factors to consider when deciding which option makes sense for you.
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STREET SMARTS | Wrapping Up 2024
Abbey Street President, Dan Mulheran, shares a quick message as we close out 2024 & head into 2025.
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STREET SMARTS | Quarterly Market Review
Director of Investments, Brandt Colville, provides a high-level explanation of a resource the Abbey Street team creates & presents each quarter to help facilitate discussions during clients meetings.
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STREET SMARTS | Estate Planning Essentials
Private Wealth Advisor, Eric Schierhorn, explains what estate planning is, why it's important for everyone to have a plan, and the key documents that should be included.
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STREET SMARTS | Retirement Plan Start-Up Credits
Business Owners - Now you can offer a new retirement plan to your employees and offset the costs with tax credits! Learn more about how this process works from Blake Faust.
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STREET SMARTS | Our People & Culture
We believe people are the core of everything. Jackie Stutzman outlines Abbey Street's vision & process for creating Abbey Street's culture & community of professionals that we are proud of.
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STREET SMARTS | Our Planning Process
Abbey Street's planning process helps clients understand & plan for their future based on the decisions they make today. Learn more about the factors that can influence this forecast.
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STREET SMARTS | Plan Success
Corporate retirement plans and their components vary from organization to organization. Which of these components are important to measure?
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STREET SMARTS | Profit Sharing
Business Owners - Are you getting the most out of your retirement plan? Director of Retirement, Blake Faust, discusses advanced planning profit sharing design.
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STREET SMARTS | Risk Parameters
Learn about the recent changes within the fixed income landscape from Director of Investments, Bob Cron.
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STREET SMARTS | Spot Bitcoin ETF
On January 10th, 2024 the SEC approved eleven Spot Bitcoin ETF products. Brandt Colville, Director of Investments, discusses this topic with Abbey Street's President, Dan Mulheran.
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STREET SMARTS | Welcome
Welcome to Abbey Street's new video series: STREET SMARTS! Stay connected with the Abbey Street team as we provide you with relevant & current financial topics through short, easy-to-consume video segments.
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Charitable Giving: How to Execute More Efficiently
Are you charitably inclined? Learn about the most efficient ways to complete your charitable giving.
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Blake Faust Recognized as Top 100 Advisor by NAPA
Blake Faust has been recognized as a "2024 NAPA Top 100 Advisor Under 40" for the 4th time in his career. Learn more about Blake and the award.
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Estate Planning: Are your Documents in Order?
Is you Estate Plan in order? There are a few key documents everyone should have. Do you?
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2024 Plan Contribution Limits Announced by IRS
The IRS has released the 2024 retirement plan contribution limits. See them here!
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Jackie Stutzman Recognized as 2023 Top Women Advisor by NAPA
Jackie Stutzman has been recognized as a NAPA Top Women Advisor for the 2nd time in her career. Learn more about Jackie and the award.
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Restricted Stock Units: Understand the Basics
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs): What are they? How are they taxed? How can you maximize their benefit?
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Luke Holliday Promoted to Client Consultant
Abbey Street is thrilled to announce the promotion of Luke Holliday to Client Consultant! Learn more about Luke and the impact he's made for Abbey Street.
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Minnesota Passes State-run IRA Program for Small Businesses
Recently passed legislation will require MN businesses with five (5) or more employees to use a State-run IRA program if they do not currently offer retirement benefits.
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Money Market vs Savings Accounts
Money market fund or savings account? Where should excess cash be kept? Learn about the opportunities here.
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Attention Needed: Roth Catch-up Contributions with SECURE Act 2.0
The SECURE Act 2.0 includes a new provision that goes into effect January 1st, 2024 and affects catch-up contributions for some participants.
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Do You Know How Your Financial Advisor is Paid?
How are financial advisors paid? Learn about 3 of the common compensation structures & the questions to ask your advisor.
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SECURE Act 2.0 Implementation Timeline
The SECURE Act 2.0 includes 92 new provisions for qualified retirement plans. Abbey Street's implementation timeline details when each provision goes into effect.
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Abbey Street Recognized as Top Advisor by NAPA
For the 5th consecutive year, Abbey Street has been recognized as a Top DC Advisor Team by the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA).
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Tax Loss Harvesting: What is it and how does it work?
What is Tax Loss Harvesting and how does it work? Ben Clymer explains the process and potential benefits behind this strategy.
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2023 Plan Contribution Limits Announced by IRS
The IRS has released the 2023 retirement plan contribution limits. See them here!
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Why Abbey Street: Blake Faust, Director of Retirement
Blake Faust, Director of Retirement, discusses joining Abbey Street and his excitement for the future.
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More Than an Award: Best Places to Work
President of Abbey Street, Dan Mulheran, discusses the culture and processes that lead to the 2022 Best Places to Work award.
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Consider a Safe Harbor Plan – Deadline Approaching
If you oversee a retirement plan this is a great time of year to consider becoming a Safe Harbor plan.
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The Importance of Beneficiaries and Account Titling
What is a beneficiary and why are they important?
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Market Volatility, Fear, and Opportunity
At roughly halfway through 2022, the S&P 500 continues to decline. How does this compare to previous years? What can history tell us? Are there any positives to the current situation?
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