End of the Year Planning Guide with Justin Pitcock

Link to Youtube –
https://youtu.be/7WozEpIqc4U

Link to buzz sprout –
https://moneypig.buzzsprout.com/2136084/episodes/16330971-episode-79-end-of-the-year-planning-guide-with-justin-pitcock

In this episode, Tim Goodwin and Justin Pitcock walk listeners through the Year-End Financial Planning Checklist designed to help you close out the year with a solid financial plan. The conversation covers critical topics like:

1. Estate Planning

• Reviewing estate planning documents (wills, trusts, POAs, and healthcare directives).
• Updating beneficiary designations to ensure alignment with your wishes.
• Preparing a list of instructions for loved ones in case of death or disability.
• Exploring the benefits of giving early inheritances within the annual exclusion limit.

2. Retirement Planning

• Maximizing 401(k) contributions and understanding new catch-up contribution rules.
• Evaluating the benefits of Roth conversions for long-term tax strategy.

3. Investment Planning

• Rebalancing portfolios to ensure alignment with risk tolerance and time horizon.
• Managing concentrated stock positions to mitigate risks.
• Utilizing tax strategies like capital gains harvesting and loss carryforwards.

4. Tax Planning

• Leveraging Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for triple tax advantages.
• Exploring donor-advised funds (DAFs) for streamlined and impactful charitable giving.
• Utilizing state-specific tax strategies like Georgia’s Heart and Goal Programs and SALT cap workarounds

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