As you’re gathering receipts and scrutinizing every possible deduction, remember that the best strategies to help minimize your tax liabilities aren’t found at the end of the year, but through the decisions you make after you file your taxes. In fact, to meaningfully help reduce your tax exposure, you should be engaging in year-round tax planning. Here’s why.
A new Fed, familiar market dynamics
The S&P 500 finished June down 2.9%, but still closed the second quarter with a very healthy 13% return1. Through the first half of the year, the index has gained 8%, keeping it well on pace toward our year-end price target. As we’ve discussed throughout the year,...




