Stonewood Financial Blog

3 Advisor Tools for Our First Post-OBBBA Tax Season

It’s official: The IRS has opened the 2026 Tax Filing Season. Between now and April 15, nearly 164 million people will...

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?...

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...

Breaking Down Break-Even: The Real Cost of Roth Conversions

Roth conversions are a great way for savers to protect themselves against the risk of rising taxes. In fact, the...

Beyond the Roth: Converting Legacy Funds

If you’ve followed our newsletter for a while, you know I write often about Roth Conversions. Advisors always want to...