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2025 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

Retirement plan contribution limits are reviewed each year and are occasionally adjusted by the IRS. Table 1 below summarizes retirement plan contribution limits for 2025. Table 1: Retirement Plan Contribution Limits (2025) Retirement Plan Type 2025 Contribution Limit Catch-up Contribution Limit Individual Retirement Account (IRA) $7,000 Age 50+: $1,000 Simple IRA $16,500 Ages 50-59: $3,500

Posted By Alyssa Dalbey
January 20, 2025
Tax Planning

Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for 2024

The wealth management team at Schultz Financial Group (SFG) conducts annual year-end tax planning throughout the fourth quarter. This year has been a year of uncertainty in the markets, and yet we have experienced a market rally. While some uncertainty remains around what the future holds once the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

Posted By Alyssa Dalbey
November 13, 2024
Retirement Planning

Benefits of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)

An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a qualified retirement plan that allows employees to own shares in the company they work for. This article provides an overview of what an ESOP is, its benefits for both employers and employees, and its treatment upon an employee’s retirement. What is an ESOP? An ESOP is a

Posted By Alyssa Dalbey
October 2, 2024
Financial Matters

Business Succession Planning

Bill Hortz, Founder of the Institute for Innovation Development, recently interviewed Jennifer Specter, Shareholder/Chief Operations and Compliance Officer, and Alyssa Dalbey, CPWA®, CFP® and Shareholder/Wealth Manager at Schultz Financial Group (SFG) to understand how and why SFG offers succession planning as a standard offering to their business clients. Hortz: Why do you feel your firm

Posted By Schultz Financial Group Inc.
June 19, 2024
Financial Matters

Concentrated Stock Positions: Considerations for Corporate Executives

Building wealth through investments is a fundamental goal for many individuals, and the stock market offers an avenue to achieve that objective. Corporate executives can receive a significant portion of their compensation in the form of equity, such as stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), or company shares. While equity compensation can be a valuable

Posted By Schultz Financial Group Inc.
April 25, 2024