Posts by Chelsie Smith
Yakima Shreds & Meds Day – April 22nd
Mark your calendars!  The next Shreds & Meds event will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Valley Mall next to the old Bank of America Building from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. You can safely dispose of your unused or unwanted medications and safely destroy your unwanted personal documents. Maximum two banker boxes or three grocery bags…
Read MoreWelcome, Vicky Aguilar!
All of us at Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors want to welcome and introduce our newest member of the team, Vicky! Vicky started working at Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors in February 2023. You will find Vicky at our Richland office! We asked Vicky to tell us a little bit about herself below: What is the…
Read MoreWe Can’t Help Falling in Love, Can You?
Hope you loved seeing a glimpse of our furry companions! Find out if you were able to correctly guess who we belonged with. Gunnar Harrison: Our dog Zoey in our roof top tent during a camping trip this past summer. Our overweight cat, Luna, joining in our workout. All three of our fur babies decided…
Read MoreReminder as you Prepare your 2022 Taxes
As you or your tax preparer start to work on your 2022 taxes, there are a few things we wanted to remind you. 1099s – TD Ameritrade is releasing 1099s in waves. The most recent wave of 1099s was released on February 10th and the final wave will be released on February 24th. There may…
Read More2022 1099 Release Information
TD Ameritrade is releasing 1099s in waves: The first wave will be released on January 20, 2023 The second wave will be released on February 3, 2023 The third wave will be released on February 10, 2023 The fourth wave will be released on February 24, 2023 You can find your tax documents on your…
Read More2023 Key Financial Data
Follow this link to download the most recent copy of 2023 Key Financial Data. If you have any questions about the new rules or limits, feel free to schedule with an advisor.
Read MoreThe 4 Changes from SECURE Act 2.0 You Should Know for 2023
SECURE Act 2.0 was signed into law at the end of 2022 as a follow up bill to the original SECURE Act that was signed into law in 2019. SECURE 2.0 targets several retirement provisions that go into effect over the next 10 years. We will focus on the changes for this year and continue…
Read More2023 Key Financial Changes
Social Security recipients are getting an 8.7% increase for their 2023 benefits The Medicare Part B premium is decreasing from $170.10 to $164.90 per month The annual exclusion for gifts is increasing to $17,000 from $16,000 per year per individual The limitation on deferrals for 401(k), 403(b), and most 457 plans is increased to $22,500…
Read More2022 Year-End Tax Planning
The window for many tax-saving opportunities closes on December 31st. It’s important to evaluate your tax situation, while there’s still time to affect your bottom line for the 2022 tax year. Your specific circumstances should be considered, so please reach out if you have any questions. Charitable Contributions There are a few ways to save…
Read MoreMedicare Open Enrollment for 2023 Begins October 15th
Medicare beneficiaries can make new choices and pick plans that work best for them during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period. Each year, Medicare plan costs and coverage typically change. In addition, your health-care needs may have changed over the past year. The Open Enrollment Period — which begins on October 15th and runs through…
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