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The Architects
This blog is written primarily by Gary Brooks, CFP, Allyn Hughes, CFP, and Nancy Jones, CFP of Brooks, Hughes & Jones, Partners in Wealth Management in Tacoma.
Contributions are also provided by other local legal, tax and financial professionals. Our goal is to offer insight and education to help Puget Sound area residents answer pesky money questions and build financial security.
Reach us for comment or question at 253.534.8888 or info@BHJadvisors.com. Thank you for reading.
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2012 tax changes and contribution limits
EMPLOYER RETIREMENT PLANS Participants in employer retirement plans such as 401ks and 403bs will be able to contribute an extra $500 as the limit moves up to $17,000 in 2012. Catch-up contributions, allowed above the $17,000 level for people over … Continue reading
Posted in Financial planning, Investments, Taxes
Tagged contribution limits, estate, Financial planning, gift, IRA, Social Security, Tacoma, taxes, wealth management
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Will.I.Need
With apologies, to WILL.I.AM, the singer for the Black Eyed Peas, this article is about an issue that we often identify when we speak to folks about their personal financial situation: they usually don’t have an up-to-date will. Everyone should … Continue reading
Posted in Estate planning, Financial planning
Tagged assets, beneficiary, estate, heirs, power of attorney, probate, will
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The Critical Role of Life Insurance in Financial Planning
As comprehensive wealth managers, we believe that protecting risks through insurance is a foundational element of a financial plan. Investments are important and draw most of our ongoing focus, but without insurance, savings and investments can be lost. As author … Continue reading