Fun Travels in the Rear View Mirror and Fun Travels in Front … Friday Before Final Week of School and Holiday Season … Hesitation for the New Site Here … Plunge will be taken … Newsletter Taking Shape …

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With travels down South for the Houston Holiday Party concluding and fun travels next week…. The travel related advantage points are happily stacking up, and the Holiday Season is Coming FAST…. Especially with the weird Calendar this year —

Did anyone else get caught by the calendar this year? Yours Truly sure did!

Final Week Of School for the Sophomore

Next week is Finals week for the 16 year old…thankfully the straight A second semester Collegiate Freshman is here to help her brother AND run a ton of errands…. Wow… NICE!

New Blog Site Plunge About to be Taken

With a goal of having a new site here at http://www.street-cents.com by the turn of the calendar….said Calendar is getting full….

Ok…. you know that old saying, tell someone so you will be accountable? You have been told and the accountability is ON! Now to attach the patience hat securely!!

Newsletter In the Works

Our editor has said the HUGE Tax subject content is filling the Newsletter….so a quick pivot to Capital Market and Economic info is up next for Weekend and travel related duty!

Ahhh….today is a Friday, Enjoy.. Spend time with those important and Talk Next Week from the Road!

John A. Kvale CFA, CFP

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One More item about Taxes … IRS Back Peddles … Maybe? Beneficiary Required Minimum Distribution Jostling – Ignoring the 10 Year Empty Rule ….

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While proudly showing our neat new Tax Cheat Sheet… since we are talking taxes ….

The following is a partial article from our Q 1 2024 – (yep, 24 is here) … Newsletter… This subject has already come up several times, so here we go!

A heads up on a very likely required minimum distribution tax law to occur in 2024!  IRA Beneficiaries inheriting IRA’s that had already started RMD mandates, may start up again, AND also have the 10-year empty rule.

We try to make it a point not to talk too much about rules, laws, or regulations, that are not in effect, given this fact we will not spend too much time on this subject matter as this is a rule that is very much in flux, but our tax advisors that are plugged in to the appropriate channels feel there is a very high probability of this passing.

The Secure Act 1.0, first commencing January 1, 2020 changed Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rules to allow for a non mandatory distribution as long as the funds were emptied from the beneficiaries account by the end of 10 years. Prior rules allowed for the beneficiary to draw based on his/her age thereby allowing a very lengthy draw presumably taxable mandatory draw over the lifespan of the beneficiary. At the time, not a terrible trade off, given a 10 year window to disperse.

It is highly likely that there will be rules that mandate those under this new 10 year window, if the descendant had commenced RMD’s will be forced to continue at the original rate and will additionally be forced to empty the beneficiary IRA account by the end of the 10 year term if this does not happen automatically. The one catch is the tracking of restarting this mandate, so there may be relief, but those with good insight are saying most likely this will be implemented.

Have a Great “IRS Changes Their Mind Heads UP” Day!

John A. Kvale CFA, CFP

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Proudly OUR OWN 2024 Tax Rates, Rules, Levels, % Holdings and Data – The whole Enchilada … YAY … In Great Format and Printable for YOU! … Now posted on our Blog Site … Special Highlights to Frequent Uses and Questions …

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Last year, right around this time, after the new tax law levels were released from the various entities, mostly the IRS, we happily struggled to put together a reasonably formatted CHEAT SHEET, for lack of a better term. But after a year of use, comments, and handy reference guide, this year we’re happy to have found an even more comprehensive sheet at the bottom of this post. And we’ll also have this prominently posted here on our www.street-cents.com site.

We certainly understand as you can tell with comprehension may come some confusion on just a lot of darn numbers. Given this fact we have highlighted the areas of most use, most confusion and most important, for future easy reference in 2024.

In addition to all of the good news above, occasionally some of these data points are changed … sometimes right at the last moment, which we will be able to have updated and let you know if they do as we will update all areas that we have this legend or CHEAT SHEET post.

Last year’s collage of tax tables formulated the focus point of our Q1 Newsletter this year’s much more premium and pristine table will also be the focus and those with steely memories may recall that the Secure Act 2.0 was passed at the very last minute in 2022 with many tax law changes that kick in in 2024 and a couple that were still punted out to the future.

On all forward facing sources of our Cheat Sheet please Click to have a full screenshot for better reference and these are totally printable and you may share at your leisure as we have licensed this for reprint!

Have a Great “Total Tax Table CHEAT SHEET” Day!

John A. Kvale CFA, CFP

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October AND November 2023 Audio Video Review, Taxes Deductions and Contributions for 2024, Your Favorite Team Analysis – By John Kvale CFA, CFP

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Hello and Welcome to our October and November Financial Planning and Capital Market Update! October was slowed by the eventual update of our site, here…which continues to be in update mode!

If you are too busy to read, feel free to listen as we describe our post and thoughts in friendly podcast audio format as well as Video!

Newbies –

We like to articulate our thoughts and review on a Monthly basis our Financial Planning Tips, Capital Markets thoughts and current events!

Hope you enjoy!

Break In: Happy to Announce a Second Client Appreciation Get Together…

We are happy to announce a fun appreciation Evening in Houston Texas!

Wednesday December 6, 2023 from 6-8 PM

Cadillac Bar – 1802 Shephard Dr. Houston Texas

Back to our regularly scheduled program:

October & November 2023 Video

YouTube

Financial Planning Tip(s)

Take the Stress Out

In this funny but serious post, just completed earlier this week, we discuss the ease of stress that allowing plenty of time and being prepared allow….

Somewhat self serving, as your stress is of course our stress….but we can all be less stressed together!

IRS Updates:

The small but coming Inflation adjustments for 2024 were announce and we completed a post here with great details….

Here are the biggies:

  • Standard deductions move up to $14,600/ filer
  • Unlimited Gifting per person goes to $18,000

Then again earlier in the month we grabbed the new IRS contribution inflation adjusted levels here in this post

Again the biggies:

  • 401k and similar go up to $23,000
  • IRA and catch up go to $7000

Capital Market Comments

Capital Weight Versus Equal Weight! – Why the Heck it matters?

In this timely October post we discuss the importance of the strength of the team versus just a few players…aka Capital versus Equal Weight ….We also get to show off some of our very cool new research “Stuff” from Koyfin….

Oh….the reason this matters so much ….is just as your team can do well with an all star or two… lose them and you could be in trouble…. the wish is players develop around them to give more depth!

Have a Great Day, Talk to You at the End of December and the Year!

John A. Kvale CFA, CFP

Founder of J.K. Financial, Inc.

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Take the Stress Out of the Season…. Let’s All Give Ourselves EXTRA time for EVERYTHING …

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A road Warrior friend of mine crossed paths over the Thanksgiving Holidays…. sure enough one of his best wisdoms from being a Road Warrior (Out Sunday/Monday back Friday/Saturday- for years) resurfaced….

“With all those weekly flights, how do you keep the stress away? …. That’s easy, arrive EARLY!”

Yesterday we were on the phone with one of our back office people…. when she answered the phone the stress was clear in her voice….”How are you? Hanging in there!” …. We all chuckled together and was able to get a laugh out before the conversation was over…heck we even offered an open return call if she needed another laugh….

Let’s All Arrive Early and Take the Stress Out

ANY kind of money movement this time of the year, PLEASE allow tons (a week if possible) of extra time….

Year end “Stuff” i.e. 401k, Charitable contributions, Donations, afore mentioned money movement, RMD’s or any transaction, especially financial related – Let’s get them done early and take the stress out!

Either Scouts Motto of “Be Prepared” or my Road Warrior buddy of Arrive Early – One in the same… Let’s all Take the Stress out this season and NOT wait until the last minute !

Have a Great “Arrive Early, Be Prepared Less Stressful” Day!

John A. Kvale CFA, CFP

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A Second Party? Yay … Party Location – Houston Texas We Have a Party … Wednesday December 6th from 6-8 PM …

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With a growing group of friends and clients in Southern Texas …. we decided to have an appreciation get together… yay

We are happy to announce a fun appreciation Evening in Houston Texas!

Wednesday December 6, 2023 from 6-8 PM

Cadillac Bar – 1802 Shephard Dr. Houston Texas

RSVP Jen@jkfinancialinc.com by December 4th!

We look forward to sharing the Holiday Spirit with you next week in Houston Texas…. Just let us know you can make it and we will have a fun spot for you!

John A. Kvale CFA, CFP

Founder of J.K. Financial, Inc.

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One LAST Time… HAPPY THANKSGIVING UNCUT VERSION … Years Ago, Chuckle Worthy…. Not Repeatable…. Enjoy!

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With a lot of chuckles at the Holiday Party from the YouTube Loop of Monthly Videos and Quarterly Newsletter reviews, along with some specials also in the loop…. The book ends for the loop were none other than….

HAPPY THANKGIVING BLOOPER…..

….. a finger pointing or two at the very large monitor hanging over the Fireplace at DAC running the loop….it was back on!

Even though last year was a promised last viewing….just had to run it ONE LAST TIME….

Oh…. here is what they look like now… Of course HORRIFIED by this post!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

John A. Kvale CFA, CFP

Founder of J.K. Financial, Inc.

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How Many and Why Immigrants come to the USA … Complimentary to the USA … From Visual Capitalists …

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While I have never experienced outdoor bathrooms, my father sure has…. So when something in not correct in that warm or cool, comfy bathroom a little reflective perspective …

Immigrants Coming to the USA – WOW

Work School Family…. An astounding 98% of Immigrants come to the USA for one of these reasons…

Pretty strong and valuable reasons….. This from our buds at Visual Capitalists ….

On a Thanksgiving week….

Hopefully That Bathroom may be pretty comfy

Have a Great “Thankful Thanksgiving Week” Day!

John A. Kvale CFA, CFP

Founder of J.K. Financial, Inc.

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Last Friday Before Thanksgiving … 27th Annual Party Reminder … Black Friday Thoughts … Office Hours, Today, Next Week, Electronically Tethered…

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Today is a Friday, and WOW at times like this, time really shows how fast it is going… at least on our side of the perch….

Tomorrow is our 27th Annual Party… we hope to see everyone there, thanks in advance to the great crowd we are expecting!

Black Friday – Stay Sharp

One week from today is the famous Black Friday, a name formed in the days of certain retailers turning a profit (From Red to Black) … A cautionary note, many times prices are inflated only to be lowered on Black Friday…. just a heads up!

Office Hours – Family Travels – School Holidays

Just a few years ago, we wished for the week off for Thanksgiving for the kiddos… and still do, but there is an element of “Oh… What do we do!” All good…. and thankful for the much needed family time… As such we will be mostly out of the office next week, but tethered electronically, and some out of town travels… all good !

Have a Great” Friday before the 27th Party and Thanksgiving Week” Day!

John A. Kvale CFA, CFP

Founder of J.K. Financial, Inc.

A Dallas Texas based fee only

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