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Market Update: February 15th, 2022
Market Update The U.S. economy continued to grow at a fast pace. 4th quarter 2021 data showed that the U.S. economy grew 5.7% for all 2021, the most significant increase since 1984 (1). 2021′s strong growth created a lot of good outcomes, including a record 6.4 million jobs and higher wages to workers. But it…
Reminders as you Prepare your 2021 Taxes
As you or your tax preparer start to work on your 2021 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 11th and the final wave will be released on February 17th. There may…
Washington State Long Term Care Tax on Pause
The Washington State Long Term Care Tax of 0.58% that was poised to start on January 1, 2022 has been paused until July 2023. Governor Inslee signed two bills relating to the tax, also referred to as the WA Cares Tax. Many questions and criticisms lead to the pause. Additional bills were introduced as well.…
2021 1099 Release Information
TD Ameritrade 1099 Release Information TD Ameritrade is releasing 1099s in waves: The first wave will be released on January 21, 2022 The second wave will be released on February 4, 2022 The third wave will be released on February 11, 2022 The fourth wave will be released on February 17, 2022 You can find…
New Client Portal Experience
We are excited to announce that we will be upgrading your financial portal to provide a more consolidated and seamless experience. Here’s what you can expect: 1. A New, Modern Interface: How we interact with the many screens around us is always evolving and improving. Our new interface takes advantage of the latest trends to…
What Issues Should I Consider at the Start of the Year?
At the start of the year, there are several issues that should be considered including the following: Reflecting on your previous year’s goals Identifying new goals for the year Evaluating any new cash flows and adjusting your spending and saving accordingly Reviewing tax issues, insurance issues and legal issues Follow this link to see the…
2021 4th Quarter Investment Commentary
• The S&P 500 Index gained 11% on the quarter and over 28% on the year, buoyed by strong corporate earnings growth. • The U.S. economic recovery remained on firmed footing despite inflation, COVID-19 and supply chain disruptions. Going forward, extreme fiscal and monetary support will likely be withdrawn in favor of the private…