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Parents and other family members no longer need to worry about what happens to their child’s 529 plan if they have a remaining balance upon graduation or if they decide not to pursue post-secondary education at all. Historically, parents may have been hesitant to contribute to this education savings account due to the uncertainty of their child’s future decisions, missing out on tax-free growth and withdrawals when used for qualified educational expenses (tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board, etc.) and in many states, receiving a tax break for contributions made. Fortunately, with SECURE Act 2.0, starting in 2024, the remaining 529 balance can be transferred into a Roth IRA for the same beneficiary, giving them the opportunity to have decades of tax-free growth for their retirement.

On December 29, 2022 President Biden signed the SECURE 2.0 Act into law to encourage more workers to save for retirement. With over 90 retirement-related provisions, the legislation has a lot to it. With so many different topics covered, it can be difficult to determine which provisions are most applicable to you. This article will help summarize some of the most prevalent changes that may apply to your financial plan, and if not now, surely in the future.

Cutting back on expenses isn't the only answer to saving money and reaching financial goals. We promise.

When it comes to our finances, we often get mixed up in the excitement of what is new and shiny thanks to everchanging technology providing us with constant information and recommendations. Like anything in life, in order to get to where you want to go, you have to first have a plan, in this case, a financial and life plan. Here’s how to prepare for your dream future.

Haley Tolitsky, will be speaking at the North Carolina Dental Society’s 2022 Women’s Summit at The Umstead Hotel and Spa on August 26, 2022. During her presentation, Tolitsky will examine how an once male-dominated field is now rapidly changing allowing more women to realize financial empowerment. She will also discuss finding the balance between work, family life, and personal time and finding the financial confidence to become more financially savvy than their male counterparts.

In uncertain economic environments, as we have seen this year, it is important to focus on what you can control – your savings rate, practice and priorities. Here are four action items to consider in today’s rising interest rates.

If you're expecting a refund, making a plan for it can help you and help others.

Inflation dominated news headlines last year, as we saw the 2021 rate surge to 7%, and has carried over as a commanding topic into 2022. So, what does this mean for your financial picture and should you be concerned?

What is your biggest financial lesson? Three Certified Financial Planner™ professionals and Financial Planning Association NexGen leaders share their biggest financial lessons learned over the years.

One of the biggest financial regrets of retired individuals is having waited too long to start saving. As soon as you become eligible, take the time to understand your retirement plan options and get signed up! Adviser Haley Tolitsky provides this guide to get you started.

Understand the differences between the two strategies before you take action.

Watch adviser Haley Tolitsky outline the details of the homebuying process on 'The Street', a financial news and financial literacy website. Bob Powell from The Retirement Daily interviews her about her new homebuying purchase for this edition of the NextGen Money topic.

News headlines have been spreading fear that Americans are not doing enough today to reach their retirement goals. Dentists and their employees should be aware of this crisis in order to face the issues surrounding it, as well as to determine a resolution to avoid it.

High-wage earners, such as dentists, often face a conundrum: they need to save more to enjoy a quality of life in retirement that is comparable to the one they enjoy now; however, some retirement accounts, such as Roth IRAs, have earnings limits that exclude these professionals from participating.

Dentistry may be a male-dominated field, but the times are rapidly changing. More women than ever are dentists, with even more in dental school.

With summer’s arrival, you may be dreaming of retirement so that you can enjoy the R&R of the season all year long. As a practice owner, you have a unique retirement planning strategy often favored by high-earning entrepreneurs: the cash balance plan.