photo by: Jim Saulnier
By Justin Fundalinski, MBA | July 20, 2017
With the real estate market showing strong growth year over year in Northern Colorado we have seen many clients purchasing rental properties to hopefully benefit from higher rents and rapid capital appreciation. This month’s article is not going to dig into the viability of such investing; rather it will overlay a perspective on how rental Read more…
By Justin Fundalinski, MBA | June 20, 2017
I was perusing through the introduction of Wade Pfau’s (a well published, well researched, retirement planning guru) book on Reverse Mortgages and I was just in awe as to how precisely his principals matched up to our office’s in regards to retirement planning. That said, he concisely addressed the retirement risks that that we at Read more…
By Justin Fundalinski, MBA | May 24, 2017
With the House passing a bill to replace the Affordable Care Act (better known as ObamaCare), an excellent cost savings strategy for retirees under the age of 65 could be lost. However, there is a long road for the new health care bill before anything is finalized (or even approved by the Senate for that Read more…
By Justin Fundalinski, MBA | April 25, 2017
Annuity income can play an important role in retirement planning because if used correctly, it can provide a steady stream of income for the rest of the annuitant’s life. However, while steady and secure income simplifies finances for annuitants (especially as they age), understanding how annuities are taxed becomes a bit more complex (not that Read more…
By Justin Fundalinski, MBA | March 20, 2017
There are some very confusing rules when it comes to whether or not you are able to contribute to Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs and whether or not your contribution is deductible. In this month’s article I aim to clarify these rules so you will be able to catch your mistakes before the IRS subjects Read more…
By Justin Fundalinski, MBA | February 26, 2017
Considering the reader base of this newsletter, I assume most reading this are attempting to be good savers for retirement and are patting themselves on the back each year for peeling off portions of their earned income to save into 401(k)s and IRA’s, all while reducing their current year’s tax bill. I commend you for Read more…
By Justin Fundalinski, MBA | January 20, 2017
By the time you are reading this article it is too late to make any estimated tax payments for 2016. However, now is the right time to start thinking about estimated tax payments for next year. As many of our readers rely on various income sources in retirement, tax withholding is not as cut and Read more…
By Justin Fundalinski, MBA | December 20, 2016
Now that the election is over we have to start considering what could happen as President-elect Donald Trump implements (or tries to implement) the center piece of his economic plans – tax reduction. Please note that this article is based on Trump’s statements during his campaign, is focused on individual taxes (not business), and many Read more…
By Andrew Johnson and Justin Fundalinski, MBA | November 21, 2016
Recently, we had a few questions come in regarding delayed Medicare Part B enrollment. Because Medicare can be a complex topic and these questions are common, we wanted to share some of the concerns these folks had with you. What happens if you delay your enrollment into Part B of Medicare because you are still Read more…
By Andrew Johnson and Justin Fundalinski, MBA | October 20, 2016
With autumn upon us it is rather easy to see and feel the changes of a new season: the air gets crisper, the days get shorter, leaves change colors and baseball gives way to football. Unfortunately, Medicare Prescription Part D Plans are subject to change soon too. Some Medicare changes we can set the clock Read more…
Check out the background of firms and investment professionals on SEC’s Adviser Info Page.
© 2020, Jim Saulnier & Associates All rights reserved.
Ed Slott Advisor recognition requires an advisor to be well versed on the rules and regulations regarding IRAs.
The advisor must attend two live training sessions and pass two written exams annually to remain in the program.
Jim Saulnier & Associates, LLC (“RIA Firm”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Fort Collins, CO.
Insurance products and services are offered and sold through James H. Saulnier, a Colorado licensed insurance producer, only in those states in which he is reciprocally licensed or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from licensing requirements. Current reciprocal insurance licensing in these states: AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IA, IL, IN, MD, MA, MO, NC, NH, NV, NY, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WY.
