Welcome to Cup of Bull, my name is Michael Dunham, Director of Planning here at Fontana Financial Planning, and with me today is Patrick Fontana, founder of the firm. Welcome to Cup of Bull – Today I want to talk about common investing mistakes. So to start Patrick can you
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As a business owner, providing a 401(k) plan can be a game-changer for both your company and your employees. While the benefits—such as tax advantages and talent retention—are clear, many business owners have also learned valuable
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As retirement nears, many individuals would like to save more into tax-deferred accounts to meet their financial goals. Fortunately, the Super Catch-Up 401(k) contribution—an enhanced retirement savings feature—offers a unique opportunity to boost your nest
As we enter 2025, it is prudent to update funding amounts for various account types to reflect new contribution limits. Below we will overview annual limits for notable financial planning items. Retirement Accounts Account Type Limit
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In 2024, the Roth IRA contribution limit is $7,000. For those over the age of 50, there is an additional $1,000 catch-up contribution allowed bringing the total to $8,000. The incredible tax benefit of a
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