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August 2024 Newsletter

Taxes May Soon Rise, Here’s What to Do 

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 lowered taxes for millions of Americans, but the legislation is due to expire at the end of 2025, which means that if Congress doesn’t act, taxes will rise for many Americans.

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Popsicles Were Invented by Accident

Eleven-year-old Frank Epperson inadvertently created the popsicle in 1905 by leaving his soda with a stirring stick outside on his porch overnight. The cold night air froze the soda, leaving the stick upright. The “Epsicle” was born! The name popsicle was created by Frank’s own kids who called his invention “Pop’s ‘sicle.” Frank liked the name so much, he patented it in 1923.₁ 

You Can Pay Less on Retirement Account Withdrawals

Reliable income is one of the most important parts of your retirement strategy and working hand-in-hand with that is a strategy for limiting your taxes on retirement withdrawals.

A U.S. News and World Report article, How to Pay Less Tax on Retirement Account Withdrawals, has some excellent insights.

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