Entries by Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA

Which Retirement Savings Plans? – Independent Press

The Independent Press Money Matters – Skloff Financial Group Question of the Month – January 8, 2014 By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: Changes to our employers’ retirement plans are making saving for retirement more difficult. Which retirement savings vehicles should we consider using? A: The Problem – Leaving Matters in the Hands of […]

The Changes to Save a Big Idea – New York Times

The New York Times Your Money – April 30, 2011 The Changes to Save a Big Idea By Ron Lieber One of Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s final acts as a legislator was to try to make it easier to buy insurance that could help pay for assistance in your home if an injury or illness […]

Invest or Insure for Long Term Care Costs – Long Term Care University

Long Term Care University – Question of the Month – 03/15/11 By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: We are concerned about the exorbitant costs for long term care.  Should we invest or insure for our long term care costs? The Problem – Paying for Long Term Care According to the U.S. Department of Health […]

How to Cash Out in Retirement – Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal Weekend Investor – Family Value – March 8, 2011 How to Cash Out in Retirement By Elanor Laise Faced with the question of spending in retirement, many financial advisers fall back on “the 4% rule.” With this approach, investors withdraw 4% of their retirement balance in the first year of retirement, […]

Family Businesses Catch a Big Break – Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal Weekend Investor – Family Value – February 19, 2011 Family Businesses Catch a Big Break By Anne Tergesen To recap: As part of the tax deal passed by Congress late last year, the gift-tax exemption jumps to $5 million from $1 million for individuals and to $10 million from $2 million […]

Employee Stock Options – Independent Press

The Independent Press Money Matters – Skloff Financial Group Question of the Month – February 2, 2011 By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: My employer has awarded me numerous stock options over the years. When can I exercise these employee stock options and what are the tax ramifications? A: The Problem. Many employers award […]

Qualifying for Long Term Care Benefits – Long Term Care University

Long Term Care University – Question of the Month – 01/15/11 By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: How do I qualify for benefits from my long term care insurance policy? The Problem – Tall Tales of Insurance Companies Denying Benefits to Long Term Care Insurance Policyholders Tall tales about long term care insurance companies […]