Peak earning years create a narrow period when financial decisions have an outsized effect on lifetime wealth. For professionals in Boulder County and the surrounding Colorado corridor, the years of highest compensation often coincide with the largest bonuses, equity compensation
What Your CFP® Is Really Doing When They Talk About Taxes When your CFP® talks about a Roth conversion, they help you decide if paying taxes now could lower your taxes later. When they discuss selling assets that have appreciated
Key Takeaways Rebalancing helps prevent unintended concentration in specific property types, markets, or risk factors as values and cash flows change. Investors can realign portfolios through selective sales, refinancing, 1031 exchanges, or complementary acquisitions. Passive structures such as REITs and
One of the most popular “temporary” pandemic benefits is now here to stay. The “Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA) permanently extends the ability for employers to make tax-free contributions toward employee student loans. From Temporary to Permanent Before 2020, any student
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) were a hot topic in the drafting of the “Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA). While the original House version proposed major changes, the Senate pared it back, leaving just two notable reforms in the final law. More
The “Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA) made significant changes to how families can use 529 plan funds. These updates broaden what counts as a “qualified education expense,” giving families and professionals more flexibility in how they use these savings. Expanded K–12
The “Big Beautiful Bill” made a key change to the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Tax Credit, extending and expanding it in ways that affect both employers and employees. Permanent Extension Previously set to expire at the end of
Families with children will see some important changes to the Child Tax Credit starting in 2025. Here’s what you need to know: A Bigger Credit in 2025 The Child Tax Credit was set to shrink from $2,000 per child down
The “Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA) rolls back several clean energy tax credits originally created under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. These changes could directly affect individuals and families planning to invest in electric vehicles, home energy efficiency, or renewable
The “Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA) reshaped the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program, a tax incentive first introduced in 2017 to encourage investment in designated low-income communities. While the original program was set to expire in 2026, OBBBA created a more
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) offers a powerful pathway for federal student-loan borrowers working in public or nonprofit service to have remaining balances forgiven after 120 qualifying payments (10 years). But recent legislative changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (enacted July 4, 2025 as Public Law 119-21) significantly reforms how federal student loan repayment works. One of its central goals is to simplify repayment options and adjust income-driven plans. Key among its changes
