26 Things to Consider For 2026 1. Make it a New Year’s resolution to check IRA beneficiary forms and employer plan beneficiary forms. If you got married, had a birth/adoption, divorce or a death in the family in 2025, these forms may need to be updated. What better way to start the new year than with a new beneficiary on the retirement plan if a change is needed! If there are any updates, we will change them in the Seaside Portal. Read on for all 26 things!
For many individuals, retirement planning is more than just growing a nest egg, it’s about protecting, preserving, and transferring wealth in the most tax-efficient way possible. At Seaside Wealth Management, we believe that tax strategy is not an afterthought, but a cornerstone of your overall financial plan. Our integrated approach ensures that tax considerations are woven into every investment decision, allowing your portfolio to work harder while keeping more of your returns in your pocket. By blending tax efficiency with comprehensive wealth management, we help you create a retirement plan that supports your lifestyle now and safeguards your legacy for generations.
If you’ve opened your Medicare bill and noticed a sudden spike in your premium, you’re not alone. Many retirees are facing something called IRMAA, short for Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount. While the name sounds complex, the takeaway is straightforward: higher income results in higher Medicare premiums. The good news is that there are ways to manage it.
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.
Discover how strategic tax planning can help you minimize taxes on Social Security, pensions, and withdrawals from retirement accounts.