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The IRS has increased the 401(k) plan contribution limits for 2023
The IRS has increased the 401(k) plan contribution limits for 2023. Millions of Americans can save more in their retirement accounts in 2023 due to inflation adjustment increases to contribution limits recently updated by the Internal Revenue Service. The higher limit contributions offer significant savings opportunities. Please see our updated fact sheet for more details.…
Tax Tips: Why saving more right now isn’t always the best
Most people have one goal when it comes to taxes: Pay as little as possible on the next tax return. However, that isn’t how you save the most – or achieve the most – in the long-run. In fact, at Vance Wealth, we believe paying taxes is the goal. Why? It means you’re successfully growing and earning more over…
Tax Planning: The Crucial Step You Don’t Even Know You’re Missing
If you’re seeing your accountant only to file your taxes, then you’re missing one of the most important steps in preserving wealth. Here’s the crucial step that could help you save — now more than ever. What’s tax planning? Tax planning is typically the thing that just doesn’t get done regarding your finances. As a…
What to Shred & What to Keep
You hear advice all the time that you should shred sensitive documents to reduce your risk of identity theft. However, what exactly are “sensitive documents,” and are there some you should keep for a while before destroying them? You are able to shred any of the following: Account Numbers, Passwords, PINs, Signatures, Social Security number,…
Q3 2022 Empowering Women To Achieve More – Patti’s Perspective
Healthy Habits for Female Investors Women today are placing a great emphasis on helping the world at large, whether it involves financial support or volunteer work. Women love making an impact! Women control 52% of the wealth nationwide, which is expected to grow to an estimated two thirds by 2030*. Given this wealth, it’s crucial…
What Does A Recession Mean For My Business?
Current market data shows that we are potentially entering a recession. While that can be a terrifying word to hear as a business owner, it is possible to not only prepare for an economic downturn, but also to achieve more despite it. That’s exactly what we want to help our business owners do as we…
Vance Wealth Team Member Spotlight: Jake Johnson, Simplify365 Associate
As soon as Jake Johnson took his first job in the financial services industry, he quickly realized that helping others fulfill their financial dreams was exactly the kind of work that would fulfill him. Born and raised in Santa Clarita, Jake graduated from Valencia High School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in…
From The Desk Of John Vance: To Our Vance Wealth Friends & Family
At Vance Wealth, we’ve been spending the summer months refining some of our internal systems, so we can continue to grow and build a company culture that everyone feels invested in. We kicked off the summer by switching up a few aspects of our internship program, in order to make it more successful for our…
2022 Q4 Investment Update
The FED Moves Forward by Looking Backward The FED’s stated mission is to ensure price stability and full employment, which explains the heavy focus on inflation and unemployment data. Unfortunately, both of those series represent lagging indicators that only see the impacts of monetary policy after delays that are long and variable. In times like…