I have had my share of memories regarding Presidential elections going back for some time now. Probably the first I vividly remember involved Republican challenger and Senator Barry Goldwater running against incumbent President Lyndon Johnson. I particularly remember the ad showing the potential destruction of an atomic bomb that was run by the Johnson campaign. It indicated that Senator Goldwater would be trigger-happy with the A-bomb if he won the White House. And so it has been regarding presidential elections since that time.
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Is Taxing Social Security Benefits Fair?
By Ike Trotter on 10/10/24 2:12 PM
Topics: Taxes Social Security
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David McKnight to Share the Power of Zero at NAIFA's Apex
By NAIFA on 7/29/24 4:33 PM
David McKnight is a best-selling author, dynamic speaker, and expert in the field of tax mitigation in retirement planning. He is also a keynote speaker at NAIFA's Apex and National Leadership Conference, September 19-21 at the Arizona Biltmore.
Over the past 23 years McKnight has helped put thousands of Americans on the road to the zero percent tax bracket. He has made frequent appearances in Forbes, USA Today, New York Times, Fox Business, CBS Radio, Bloomberg Radio, Huffington Post, Reuters, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, Nasdaq.com, Investor’s Business Daily, Kiplinger’s, MarketWatch and numerous other national publications.
Topics: Retirement Taxes Apex
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Preparing Now for the Challenges Ahead: Guiding Clients Through Tax & Estate Planning in 2023 & 2024
By NAIFA on 8/16/23 12:58 PM
Brought to you exclusively by NAIFA and the Society of FSP, this essential webinar delves deep into the time-sensitive implications of provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 that are scheduled to sunset by 2025. The panel of industry experts will arm you with strategic insights, ensuring you capitalize on evolving planning opportunities and prepare your clients effectively for the imminent shifts in the tax landscape.
Topics: Financial Planning Legacy Planning Tools Taxes
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Upcoming Webinar on How to Advise Your Clients to Get to the Zero Tax Bracket
By NAIFA on 7/30/21 4:45 PM
Harlan Accola, National Reverse Mortgage Director of Fairway will be joined by David McKnight the President of Power of Zero for the webinar How to Advise Your Clients to Get to the Zero Tax Bracket, Wednesday, August 4th at 2 pm eastern.
Topics: Financial Planning Taxes Potential Partners for Advisors
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Avoiding the Tax Freight Train in Retirement Planning
By NAIFA on 5/8/20 4:10 PM
David McKnight, a retirement planning expert and best-selling author of The Power of Zero and other books, told May 4 NAIFA Town Hall attendees about the tax “freight train” heading our way and how the COVID-19 crisis affects the tax implications of retirement planning.