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Special Needs Trust | Estate & Financial Planning for Family

When our child was diagnosed with a developmental disability, the last thing on our minds was estate planning. 

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PlanningKristine dEsterhazyDecember 7, 2015McKay Scholarship, Special Needs, Special Needs Financial Planning
Significant Social Security Law Changes Affects Millions of Retirees

The Bipartisan Budget Bill 2015, signed into law by President Obama on Nov 2, has made some of the most sweeping reforms to Social Security in several years.

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UncategorizedMichelle AshNovember 9, 2015
What would you do if you only had a month to live?

As someone who works with a team of people who helps quite a few surviving spouses deal with the financial aftermath of losing their significant other, here are our thoughts.

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UncategorizedKaren RasmussenOctober 22, 2015
Tax Time Again! End of Year Tax-Smart Moves

For many of us, we really don’t have any idea how our tax situation is going to turn out until we actually finish and file our tax returns.

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UncategorizedKristine dEsterhazyOctober 16, 2015
Social Security "Do-Over?" Yep...

Once a person reaches Full Retirement Age (FRA), which in his case was age 66, then they can turn off (technically “suspend”) their social security benefits.

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UncategorizedMichelle AshOctober 9, 2015
Will the Market Crash if the Fed Raises Interest Rates?
Will the Market Crash if the Fed Raises Interest Rates?

Every day, I hear the same commercial on the radio. It starts off with Is your retirement account likely to drop 60% during the next market crash?

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UncategorizedJon CastleSeptember 15, 2015market crash vs correction
Interview with New Retirement

Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer Jon Castle was recently interviewed by NewRetirement as part of their Expert Interview Program. 

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RetirementJon CastleAugust 27, 2015
Ponderings in a Slow Market

One of the benefits of a 20+ year career in this industry is that certain things become predictable over time. 

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UncategorizedJon CastleAugust 26, 2015
How many seniors deny themselves Healthcare in retirement?

The lack of full understanding may cause seniors to be too frugal with health care, and  deny themselves reasonable care due to fear of costs.

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RetirementJon CastleAugust 23, 2015
Take a break from your fair share: the 0% capital gains tax

Are you retired but haven’t started drawing your pensions and Social Security benefits yet? If this sounds like you, then you may have very little taxable income.

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RetirementJon CastleAugust 22, 2015
What’s in a Number? The Framework for an Advisor’s Recommendation

Did you know that in a recent Retirement Confidence survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, 47% of Americans report they retired earlier than expected?

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UncategorizedJon CastleAugust 21, 2015
Early Social Security for Special Needs Adult Child?

Will I be penalized for collecting Social Security early, or can I receive half of my husgand's amount for taking care of our special needs child?

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UncategorizedJon CastleAugust 20, 2015
My Pension is Frozen! Now What?

I have a pension from a former employer. I was told I have to be 55 to get it. Unfortunately, the company has frozen all pensions as a choice to save money.

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UncategorizedJon CastleAugust 19, 2015
I own a rental house... with my siblings...

The IRS treats your rental home like a business, and you should too. The rent you receive is income.

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PropertyJon CastleAugust 16, 2015
Special Needs Planning and the McKay Scholarship

The McKay Scholarship Program is fairly simple for a child with special needs to qualify – the challenge is finding out what it is, how it works and what it can do.

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PlanningKristine dEsterhazyAugust 14, 2015McKay Scholarship, Special Needs
The Retirement Continuum

Attend The Retirement Continuum™ - A Comprehensive Retirement Class provided through the University of North Florida's LearnJax Program!

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RetirementJon CastleAugust 13, 2015
2014 Investing Year in Review - Paragon Wealth Strategies

As we finish 2014 and begin 2015, we cannot help but feel that we have just finished a tough time in the markets. Join Paragon Wealth Strategies with a look back.

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UncategorizedJon CastleAugust 12, 2015
Client Information Series - Social Security, 2015 Tax Law Changes, and the Economy

Thanks to everyone who attended our latest Client Information Seminar. If you weren't able to make it, read on for our notes or view the session video.

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UncategorizedJon CastleAugust 11, 2015
Can I take Hardship Withdrawals from my 401k?

Taking hardship withdrawals from your retirement plan. What are they, and how do you do it? Here's our answer.

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UncategorizedJon CastleAugust 10, 2015
The Options and Though Process of a 401(K) Loan

So what do to if you get in a cash crunch - you haven't retired - and the majority of your assets are tied up in your 401(k)?

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UncategorizedJon CastleAugust 9, 2015
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