Tag: Retirement Strategies

Maximizing Charitable Giving in Retirement (Ep. 73)

Maximizing Charitable Giving in Retirement (Ep. 73)

Charitable giving can be a powerful part of your retirement, and it’s about more than just donations—it’s about making a lasting impact with your finances.

How do you ensure your giving is intentional and efficient? What strategies can help you make the most of your contributions without incurring unnecessary taxes?

Join Josh Leonard and Pete Belcastro as they dive into the fulfilling world of charitable giving and how it can play a critical role in your financial planning. 

Learn about the impact of charitable contributions, the importance of a personalized giving strategy, and efficient ways to manage generosity through Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), donor-advised funds, and stock gifting. 

They discuss: 

  • How Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) can benefit your taxes and your favorite charities
  • How donor-advised funds offer a strategic approach to managing philanthropic efforts and tax planning
  • The benefits of gifting appreciated stock to family or charities to reduce potential capital gains tax
  • Inspiring stories about the impact of efficient giving on individual lives and overall financial health
  • And more!

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Capital Loss Harvesting vs. Capital Gain Harvesting: What’s Right for Your Retirement? (Ep. 69)

Capital Loss Harvesting vs. Capital Gain Harvesting: What’s Right for Your Retirement? (Ep. 69)

Are you maximizing the potential of capital gains and losses in your retirement planning?

This week, Josh Leonard and Pete Belcastro dive into the often-overlooked strategies of capital gain and loss harvesting. You’ll learn the essential differences between capital loss and capital gain harvesting, why timing and tax brackets play a crucial role in your financial planning, and how these strategies can help minimize your tax liability, particularly in retirement. 

Join us for an informative discussion that could significantly influence how you manage your investments for a more secure financial future.

Josh and Pete discuss: 

  • Exploring Capital Loss vs. Capital Gain Harvesting: Understanding the fundamental principles and their implications for your tax strategy
  • Timing is Everything: Why the fourth quarter is critical for reviewing and adjusting your tax planning strategies
  • Tax Brackets: How these affect your decision-making on selling assets and realizing gains or losses
  • Retirement Focus: Tailoring these strategies to optimize tax savings and maintain financial health in your golden years
  • And more!

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