The Seaside Blog

If you’re approaching or already in retirement, you’ve probably spent decades saving and investing. But here’s something that often catches retirees off guard: how much they’ll owe in taxes. Without careful planning, withdrawals from retirement accounts, Social Security benefits, and pension income can combine to create an unexpected tax bill and even impact your healthcare premiums. Learn how a proactive approach to tax planning can help you protect more of your retirement income and avoid common tax pitfalls.

Dividend investing is a popular way to generate income and build long-term wealth, but if you’re not careful, you could be giving a big chunk of that income to Uncle Sam. In this article, we’ll walk through a real client case study and unpack the key strategies you can use to reduce taxes on dividends, optimize your portfolio, and keep more of your income working for you.

Over the next couple of decades, trillions of dollars are expected to change hands as baby boomers pass down their wealth to younger generations. Dubbed the “Great Wealth Transfer,” this shift is one of the largest financial events of our time and it presents both a unique opportunity and a serious responsibility for those on the receiving end.

You’ve probably heard the word “tariffs” tossed around in the news—usually tied to trade wars, economic uncertainty, or political headlines. But what do tariffs actually mean for you as an investor? And more importantly, how could they impact your retirement portfolio? Let’s break it down.

The market has been volatile lately in response to the tariffs that are rolling out. Market volatility is never fun to endure, but it is a normal part of investing.

Discover how strategic tax planning can help you minimize taxes on Social Security, pensions, and withdrawals from retirement accounts.