Women's Money Wisdom
Balancing careers, caregiving, and personal well-being is no small feat—especially for women who often carry the weight of multiple roles. From supporting aging parents to raising children and managing demanding careers, financial planning can easily take a back seat. But your financial future deserves attention, and we’re here to help you take charge.
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Women's Money Wisdom
Episode 165: Five Financial Tips to Implement After Filing Your Taxes
In this episode, Melissa Fradenburg, CDFA®️, AIF® shares 5 essential tips to help you make the most of your financial situation after filing your taxes. Tune in to discover smart money moves, investment strategies, and retirement planning advice to consider while your tax situation is fresh in your mind.
We will discuss:
- Understand the importance of adjusting your tax withholding based on your current financial situation.
- Learn why it's essential to contribute the maximum amount to your retirement accounts.
- Understand the significance of tax-advantaged accounts.
- Are you taking advantage of tax loss harvesting for your taxable investment accounts?
- Find out how to make the most of your tax refund by paying off debt and saving for emergencies.
- Schedule a Financial Planning Appointment with Pearl Planning.
Resource Links:
- Tax Withholding Estimator on IRS.gov
- View Important Numbers for 2023
- What Issues Should I Consider at the Start of 2023
- Listen to Episode 102: All About Emergency Reserves with Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA®
Links are being provided for information purposes only. The information herein is general and educational in nature and should not be considered legal or tax advice. Tax laws and regulations are complex and subject to change, which can materially impact investment results. Pearl Planning cannot guarantee that the information herein is accurate, complete, or timely. Pearl Planning makes no warranties with regard to such information or results obtained by its use and disclaims any liability arising out of your use of, or any tax position taken in reliance on, such information. Consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific situation. Please note, changes in tax laws or regulations may occur at any time and could sub
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