Stonewood Financial Blog

An Actuary’s Take on the New DOL’s Fiduciary Rule

Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor finalized the much-discussed Fiduciary Rule for retirement plans. The new...

Get out of debt? Absolutely. Start by reducing your Retirement Tax Bill.

If you’re in the financial services business, it’s impossible to avoid people asking about Dave Ramsey. Dave Ramsey is...

The State of our Union is… Still Leading to Higher Taxes

Last week, President Biden delivered his State of the Union Address to Congress and the American people. So this week,...

Is your client in debt to the IRS? If they have an IRA, the answer is “yes.”

If you’ve followed this blog (or ever heard me speak), you undoubtedly know I’m a big fan of message frames. Message...

Legislative Risk and Life Insurance: Are There Red Flags Ahead?

As CJ Cregg, fictional White House Press Secretary on the hit TV show West Wing, once said: “Everybody’s stupid in an...

Will the 2024 Election Impact Your Clients (and their Retirement)? The Answer is Yes… And No.

When it comes to your clients and their retirement: Does it matter who wins November’s election? The answer is yes… and...

What Really Makes a Fiduciary? It May Not Be What Lawmakers Think

Here we go again with the DOL and the fiduciary standards talk. As legislation continues to be discussed, let’s take a...

A Magic Ball on Taxes?

Where are taxes headed - and how will it impact American savers? That’s a question that should be on every financial...

We’re a Year Away from the 2024 Election. What Does it Mean for Your Clients?

If you’ve turned on the news lately (or read the paper… or looked at social media… or talked to practically anyone),...

Tax & Legislative Risk: What's the Difference?

Tax Risk. Legislative Risk. What the heck is the difference? As things stay hot in Washington, I’m getting asked this...