Entries by Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA

Long Term Care Insurance Tax Benefits 2025 – Long Term Care University

Long Term Care University – Question of the Month – 01/15/25 By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: Can long term care insurance be offered as a company benefit to all or a limited number of our employees? If so, are there any tax advantages for employers or employees? Are there tax advantages for individuals […]

S&P 500 Intra-Year Declines vs. Calendar Year Returns – 1984-2024

Click to Enlarge S&P 500 Intra-Year Declines vs. Calendar Year Returns – 1984-2024 In the last 40 years, the S&P 500 average intra-year drawdown was -14%. Even with those pullbacks, the index finished higher in 31 of those 40 years. Have Your 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) Account Professionally Managed    

Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2025 and 2024

Money Matters – Skloff Financial Group Question of the Month – January 1, 2025 By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: We are ready to get serious about our retirement savings in 2025.  What are the contribution limits for various retirement accounts in 2025? The Problem – Lack of Retirement Savings Most pre-retirees recognize they […]

Income Tax and Capital Gains Rates 2025

Click to Enlarge Income Tax and Capital Gains Rates 2025 Income tax, capital gains, qualified dividends and investment surtax rates for 2025. Have Your 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) Account Professionally Managed

Does Your State Tax Pre-Tax Contributions to Retirement Accounts?

Click to Enlarge Does Your State Tax Pre-Tax Contributions to Retirement Accounts? MA No Deduction on IRAs NJ No Deduction on IRAs or 403(b)s or 457(b)s PA No Deduction on IRAs or 401(k)s or 403(b)s or 457(b)s Have Your 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) Account Professionally Managed

Business Retirement Plans 2025

Click to Enlarge Business Retirement Plans 2025 Please see these links for articles on SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs and 401(k)s. Have Your 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) Account Professionally Managed

IRA Contribution and Income Limits for 2024 and 2025

Click to Enlarge IRA Contribution and Income Limits for 2024 and 2025 Please see these links for articles on Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs, Backdoor Roth IRAs, Jumbo Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, 401(k)s. Income defined as Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI). Have Your 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) Account Professionally Managed

Medicare Part B Premiums 2025

Click to Enlarge Part B premiums are based on tax returns from two years earlier. Medicare doesn’t cover long-term care (also called custodial care). Part B Deductible and Coinsurance You pay $257 per year for your Part B deductible. After your deductible is met, you typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for these: Most […]