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Small Caps Roar – July 2024 Chart Check

Recognizing the crucial role of data in contemporary society, the investment team at Legacy has adopted a graphical approach for rapid and efficient information conveyance. Utilizing charts and graphs, we can represent large data sets, illustrate trends and changes over

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Required Minimum Distributions
General

IRS Finalizes Rule on Required Minimum Distributions

The IRS has finalized its proposed rule concerning required minimum distributions (RMDs), detailing requirements for distributions from qualified retirement plans, such as IRAs, during the plan participant’s lifetime and after their passing. Overview of Required Minimum Distributions Required Minimum Distributions

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CrowdStrike
General

The CrowdStrike Outage & Safeguarding Financial Records

CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity technology company, specializes in endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and cyberattack response services. Renowned for its innovative approach, CrowdStrike equips businesses with comprehensive tools to prevent, detect, and respond to security threats. Their Falcon platform employs artificial

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Scam Avoidance

Navigating Fraud: A Guide for Consumers

Banking scams are a persistent threat, necessitating vigilance and proactive measures to ensure financial safety. Individuals can protect their finances and personal information by staying informed about common scams and diligently verifying transactions. Below is a brief overview of prevalent

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Teen
Financial Planning

Setting Your Teen Up for Financial Success

As your teen receives their first paycheck from a summer job, it’s a significant milestone on their journey to adulthood. This moment marks the beginning of their financial independence, and how they manage these earnings is equally critical. Guiding your

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beneficiary designations
Estate Planning

The Importance of Regularly Reviewing Beneficiary Designations

One crucial step often overlooked when planning for the future is regularly reviewing and updating beneficiary designations on retirement accounts and life insurance policies. This process ensures that your assets are distributed according to your current wishes, avoiding potential legal

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life insurance implications
Business Owner

Tax Implications of Company-Owned Life Insurance Proceeds

Life insurance policies are a common tool corporations use to ensure financial stability and facilitate smooth transitions in the event of a shareholder’s death. However, recent legal decisions have highlighted the significant tax implications associated with these proceeds. Here’s what

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Chart Check

Everybody Wants to Work – July 2024 Chart Check

Recognizing the crucial role of data in contemporary society, the investment team at Legacy has adopted a graphical approach for rapid and efficient information conveyance. Utilizing charts and graphs, we can represent large data sets, illustrate trends and changes over

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required minimum distributions
Financial Planning

Limited Relief for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

Historically, distributions from inherited IRAs could be extended over the beneficiary’s lifetime, allowing the account to grow substantially, especially for younger beneficiaries. This approach facilitated significant long-term growth of the inherited IRA, given the smaller required minimum distributions (RMDs) that

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