We've all seen the headline number for 2021: a 7% increase in the consumer price index. You may be wondering: how does this affect my financial plan? Whether you have firsthand experience from the 1970s and early 1980s or have read about it in history books, the potential of sustained high … [Read more...]
Why a Stock Peak Isn’t a Cliff
Some perspective courtesy of Dimensional Fund Advisors: Many investors may think a market high is a signal stocks are overvalued or have reached a ceiling. But they may be surprised to find out that the average returns for the S&P 500 Index one, three, and five years after a new market high … [Read more...]
Q4 Financial Planning Newsletter
This quarter's financial planning newsletter is now available. This edition is chock-full of actionable ideas including: Year-end tax legislation planning considerations Updates and reminders for maximizing retirement plan contributions and HSAs, Medicare open enrollment, required minimum … [Read more...]
Best Financial Planners 2021 D Magazine
Patty Priddy and Jean Keener have again been named to the D Magazine list of Best Financial Planners in Dallas. Each spring, D Magazine asks Certified Financial Planners in the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Financial Planning Association to nominate their peers who deserve the title of Best … [Read more...]
Build Back Better 2021 Year-End Planning Considerations
We want to share a few items for 2021 year-end planning consideration as a result of the Build Back Better reconciliation bill introduced in Congress on September 13. One of the biggest changes is the elimination of Roth conversions of after-tax dollars beginning in 2022. Please see our full … [Read more...]
After-tax retirement contributions: how to know if you have any
With all the talk about converting after-tax retirement contributions to Roth, you may be wondering if this applies to you. Here's how to tell if you have any after-tax money in an IRA or 401k. First, let's cover the difference between after-tax money and Roth. Both after-tax and Roth … [Read more...]
Roth conversion of after-tax contributions – limited time only?
We don’t normally invest much energy in discussing pending legislation until it becomes law. However, the Build Back Better reconciliation bill introduced in Congress on September 13 creates a time-sensitive opportunity for Roth conversions of after-tax dollars. Beginning in 2022, after-tax … [Read more...]
Working at Keener Financial Planning
Several of our team members recently shared what it's like working at Keener Financial Planning in a series of short videos. Careers are at our firm are appealing to Certified Financial Planner(TM) professionals who are passionate about fee-only planning and being accessible to clients from all … [Read more...]
Best Financial Advisor 2021
We are delighted to share that Keener Financial Planning has been awarded Best Financial Advisor by readers of Living Magazine Keller for 2021. Thank you so much to all who voted for us. We are so grateful for each of our clients and supporters in the Keller community. You make our work fun and … [Read more...]
Cost of Trying to Time the Market
Trying to time the market can be costly. If you'd invested $1,000 in the S&P 500 index in 1990, you'd have had $20,451 by the end of 2020. However, missing the best day reduced your total to $18,329. And, missing the 5 best days, reduces it to $12,917. Because a picture shows this so well, … [Read more...]
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