Finance
YEAR-END FINANCIAL
Planning Checklist By Dan Lash, CFP® AIF®
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he end of the year can be busy, but there are a few things you should review every year to make sure you are making the most of your money. Below is a list of items I review with my clients that you may find helpful as this year draws to a close.
INVESTMENTS Review Tax Losses—If you have investment positions that have suffered loses, consider selling them to offset gains and reduce taxable income. Remember the IRS only allows $3,000 of losses per year, anymore will carryforward to next year and beyond until used up. Rebalance Accounts—If you haven’t been regularly reviewing your investment accounts the end of the year is a great time to review your overall investment allocation and make sure it aligns with your goals.
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Consider a Roth Conversion—If you’re unable to contribute to a Roth IRA directly because you don’t qualify, you may benefit from contributing to a Traditional IRA, then converting the funds to a Roth IRA.* Put Your Investments on Autopilot— If you’re not investing automatically for your goals, year-end is a great time to start. Automatic investing is a simple and powerful tool to build wealth. It saves you time, sets aside money before you can spend it, and reduces the temptation of trying to time the market.
HEALTH & BENEFITS Review Your Employee Benefits—Open enrollment is typically in December if you’re employed. Consider taking advantage of all available options, including a flexible spending account, health savings account, life insurance and more.
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