Stonewood Financial Blog

Legacy Planning with Roth Conversions, Annuities and Life Insurance

Another day, another headline. We see them throughout the industry. Especially in the years following the passing of...

New Year. New IRMAA Rates. New Concerns for U.S. Savers.

The government sure gets creative when it needs more revenue. And guess where that additional revenue often comes from?...

A New Book Clearly Outlines the Retirement Risks Coming from Washington - And How Savers Can Prepare

For decades, Americans were taught to save for retirement by deferring their taxes. 401(k)s and IRAs became the default...

Can Bonus Annuities Amplify Tax Efficiency in Roth Conversions?

Now more than ever, Roth conversions deserve to be a cornerstone of tax-efficient retirement planning. With everything...

Ed Slott & the Roth Done Right Approach

Here at Stonewood, we follow legislative developments closely. And this year, none has been more important to...

Ready for Your Next Client Win? Annuity Alpha Can Deliver It.

Even as the summer sunshine fades, one strategy keeps its glow: Showing clients the value of an income annuity.

The Widow’s Penalty and the 10-Year Tax Trap: The Hidden Risks of Inherited IRAs

Let’s talk Inherited IRAs. After all, the majority of retirement money across America is sitting in tax-deferred...

How The New Rules of Retirement Saving Can Help You Build a Tax-Savvy Retirement

It’s no secret that the retirement planning landscape has changed dramatically. Just a generation ago, savers could...

Why Financial Advisors Should Be Talking About IRMAA With Their Clients

Retirement plans can unravel from the inside, and not always because of market losses or tax hikes. One...