The S&P 500 closed 2022 down 18%, in sharp contrast to some very favorable market returns in prior years. At the close of 2021, the S&P 500 was up an astounding 26% annually, or 100% cumulatively, over the last three calendar years (2019, 2020, and 2021). While these returns were celebrated, they were then followed [...]
The IRS has released its annual inflation adjusted tax numbers for 2023. Below we have highlighted some of the most relevant updates for tax brackets, retirement contributions, and estate and gifting limits, as compared to 2022 figures. Individual Income Taxes Income Tax Brackets – Single Tax Filer 2023 2022 10% Up to $11,000 Up to [...]
There are two basic estate planning tools to direct the distribution of your assets after death. The most basic option is to use a will that details the disposition of your property. Assets held in joint tenancy or accounts naming a beneficiary will not be controlled by a will, but other accounts, property, and personal [...]
A Roth conversion allows an investor to convert a portion of a pre-tax Individual Retirement Account (IRA) into a Roth IRA. Income taxes are due on the conversion amount. However, all future growth in that account is tax free. In addition to Roth conversions with IRAs, some 401(k) plans allow for after-tax contributions inside the [...]
We begin this year's market outlook by providing an introduction to a newer topic: the crypto economy. As we discuss, this advancement begins to open the door to financial transactions that occur directly between individuals or corporations - without the need for a financial intermediary. The past year produced another year of broad equity market [...]
The IRS has released its annual inflation adjusted tax numbers for 2022. Below we have highlighted some of the most relevant updates for tax brackets, retirement contributions, and estate and gifting limits, as compared to 2021 figures. Individual Income Taxes Income Tax Brackets – Single Tax Filer 2022 2021 10% Up to $10,275 Up to $9,950 [...]
Each year, CMH Wealth supports a non-profit doing important work in the area. For 2021, we were proud to support Swim With A Mission, Inc. through their K9 With a Mission Veterans Day Campaign. The campaign raised money to support two local organizations: Operation Delta Dog and Hero Pups. These organizations match trained dogs with [...]
In the early 1970’s, China and the United States seemed like an unlikely match. No formal communication or diplomatic ties had existed for 25 years. Henry Kissinger laid the groundwork for formal ties with a series of secret meetings in 1971. Richard Nixon then formally ended the public silence with a historic visit to China [...]
In our annual investment outlook, we reflect on the year that was. This includes a stock market that soared more than 60% off March lows and a 10-year government note with a yield that remained below 1% most of the year. Certain segments of the market embraced three to five years of technology advancements in [...]
The IRS has released its annual inflation adjusted tax numbers for 2021. Below we have highlighted some of the most relevant updates for tax brackets, retirement contributions, and estate and gifting limits, as compared to 2020 figures. Individual Income Taxes Income Tax Brackets – Single Tax Filer 2021 2020 10% Up to $9,950 Up to $9,875 [...]
