Entries by Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA

Income Tax and Capital Gains Rates 2025 – Part 1

Money Matters – Skloff Financial Group Question of the Month – March 1, 2025 By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: Our taxes are confusing.  What are the income tax rates and capital gains rates for 2025, following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act? The Problem – Maze of Tax Rates on Income and Capital […]

Top State Marginal Income Tax Rates 2025

Click to Enlarge Top State Marginal Income Tax Rates 2025 California also imposes a 1.1% payroll tax on wage income, bringing the all-in top rate to 14.4%. Note: Map shows top marginal rates: the maximum statutory rate in each state. This map does not show effective marginal tax rates, which would include the effects of […]

7 Retirement Must-Knows for 2025 – Morningstar

7 Retirement Must-Knows for 2025 Higher retirement plan contribution levels, lower ‘safe’ withdrawal rates, changes to Social Security benefits, and more. Click Here for Your Long Term Care Insurance Quotes

What Are the IRA Contribution and Income Limits for 2024 and 2025?

Money Matters – Skloff Financial Group Question of the Month – February 1, 2025 By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: Even though it is 2025, can we still contribute to Individual Retirement Accounts for 2024?  What are the contribution limits, income limits and contribution deadlines for 2024 and 2025? A: The Problem — Foregoing […]

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