Tax season is here, and with it come some important changes that could impact your retirement savings, required distributions, and tax strategies. Whether you’re contributing to an IRA, planning for retirement, or looking to optimize your investments, it’s important to stay ahead of the latest updat...
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This week, AI investors had a bit of a panic moment. The culprit? A Chinese AI startup called DeepSeek, which claims its open-source large language model (LLM), R1, can compete with OpenAI’s GPT-4, Meta’s Llama, and Google’s Gemini—but at a much lower cost. That was enough to send sto...
DeepSeek: A Flash in the Pan or a Game-Changer?
Alright, let’s talk about DeepSeek—the latest AI company that’s got everyone either panicking or strategizing. A few weeks ago, some of the biggest names in tech lost billions in market cap, and fingers pointed straight at this Chinese startup. Why? Because DeepSeek allegedly trained a cutting-edge ...
Tax Break Now, Decide Later: Unlock the Benefits of Donor-Advised Funds
Every year, as December approaches, we hear a familiar story: clients want to make a meaningful donation and take advantage of the associated tax benefits, but they haven’t yet decided which charities to support. For many, Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are the perfect solution.
Take, for instance, a cli...
Maximize Your 401(k) Potential: Leveraging Financial Advice to Manage Self-Directed Accounts and PCRAs
Jay, a professional in his mid-40s, was frustrated with the limited growth of his company-sponsored 401(k) plan. The restricted investment options and lack of active management left him concerned about the long-term growth of his retirement portfolio. Seeking a better solution, he turned to us for g...