Scott Krase, Author at Common Financial Sense

Helping Attorneys Accelerate Retirement Savings and Reduce Their Tax Burden

June 5, 2021

Many lawyers worry that their current retirement plan does NOT meet their retirement savings goals. Attorneys, along with their partners, max out on their traditional 401(k) contribution. Even with the 401(k) Profit Sharing contributions they can max out around $64,000 and may not be enough. They want to have accelerated retirement savings, larger tax deductions and continue to offer excellent benefits for […]

Planning Strategies

How Large Medical Groups Can Drive Down Their Tax Liability And Enhance Their Retirement Savings

May 14, 2021

Many physicians worry that their current retirement plan does NOT meet their retirement savings goals. Physicians, along with the retirement committee members, want to have larger tax deductions and accelerated retirement savings. They are looking for a plan that’s more reliable, safe and has the potential to more than double their tax-deferred contribution amounts and […]

Financial Wellness

The Top 6 Financial Advisors in Chicago

April 17, 2021

Major cities such as Chicago offer a high density of financial advisor options. Here are 6 independent firms that are among the best catering to clients in the Windy City. For full disclosure, I did not put our firm CrossPoint Wealth on this list because we have higher minimums than these firms and are not based […]

Planning Strategies

What Dentists Need to Know to Achieve Larger Tax Deductions and Accelerated Retirement Savings

April 7, 2021

Why don’t more dentists set up plans or upgrade their current plan to take full advantage of larger tax deductions and accelerated retirement savings? The answer is misconceptions that include: 1. “Retirement plans are too expensive to set-up and administer.” 2. “They’re too complicated.” 3. “I have to make a contribution every year.” 4. “I have to provide […]

Planning Strategies

A Plan For Tax Efficiency and Longevity Protection

March 25, 2021

How Permanent Life Insurance can act as a backstop for Retirement Needs Had a client who had saved money into a qualified plan for his retirement income needs. The client also had a need for more life insurance to give to his children additional financial protection. Ultimately a permanent life insurance policy was able to […]

Financial Wellness

HSAs Enjoy A Triple-Tax Advantage

March 5, 2021

2021 HSA Contribution Limits The IRS just announced that health savings account (HSA) contribution limits will increase in 2020, giving you and your employees the chance to save more than ever. As a response to rising inflation, the contribution limits into savings vehicles like IRAs, 401(k)s, and HSAs can rise from year to year. A […]

Financial Wellness

Most Common Fears Before and During Retirement

March 1, 2021

It’s been my experience that when I first meet with people they tell me that they have major concerns about their money. They were concerned with losing money. Worried about running out of money in retirement. And of course there are many other concerns investors have. And some people are in denial and say “I […]

Planning Strategies

Retirement Transition Tax Planning

February 26, 2021

Strategies for “Retirement Transition Tax Planning” so, you don’t end up stuck in a higher tax bracket & the “Tax-Free Investment” Most people believe that when they retire, they will be paying less taxes in retirement. Without the proper planning ahead, you could potentially pay more than. You don’t want that to happen, do you? Taxes in retirement […]

Market News

Bitcoin’s Recent Boom

February 17, 2021

Bitcoin Supply and Demand Trends The price of Bitcoin broke $50,000 yesterday, February 16th, 2021, for the first time in history. The cryptocurrency was up 5% for the day and more than 74% for the year. After these morning gains, Bitcoin prices receded somewhat. New Bitcoins are created by powerful computers solving complex math puzzles […]

Market News, Planning Strategies

2.5 Realities That Equity Investors Must Accept

February 15, 2021

Peter Lynch, one of the most successful investors of all me, said it best: “Far more money has been lost by investors preparing for corrections, or trying to anticipate corrections, than has been lost in corrections themselves.” 1. Corrections Happen A “correction” is defined as a drop of 10% or more inthe value of an […]