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Big Beautiful Breakdown: Changes to Itemized Deductions
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), miscellaneous itemized deductions were suspended from 2018 through 2025. The OBBBA now makes that suspension permanent. That means deductions for unreimbursed employee business expenses, investment expenses or other “miscellaneous” costs previously subject… Read Now >>
If Disaster Strikes, Are You Prepared?
July 21, 2016Matt talks with Craig Sewing on The American Dream Show about the importance of understanding your investment risk profile when it comes to protecting your investments. Alexis Ranglas, Insurance Advisor at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., joins them to explain… Read Now >>
Real Life Results, No Doping Necessary
July 21, 2016Can you believe we are in the 2nd half of 2016? I can already imagine the headlines we will have in store for the next six months…from the Olympics to the U.S. Presidential Race. Our mission at Illumination Wealth is… Read Now >>
Brexit Planning
July 18, 2016By now you have likely heard the Brexit news – Britain is leaving the European Union (EU). You may be wondering, what is the big fuss about? We will get into that shortly. There is though, a reason why you… Read Now >>
Rise Up Radio June 10, 2016
June 23, 2016Recently Matt had the privilege to be a featured Guest on Rise Up Radio with Jared Kelley from Mission Realty Group and James Carmody from Synergy One Lending on KCBQ 1170 AM. Matt was very excited to share with others… Read Now >>
The “F” Word and What It Means for You
June 9, 2016The “F” word – Fiduciary – has been flying around in the news lately. Why? Because a new fiduciary rule was established by the Department of Labor to provide more transparency in retirement fees and advice. Incredible as this sounds, until now the majority of… Read Now >>
3 Questions You Should Be Asking Your Financial Advisor
June 1, 2016Matt joins The American Dream Show with Craig Sewing to discuss the importance of a new rule from the Department Of Labor requiring Financial Advisors to be fiduciaries on 401(k) and IRA accounts. Matt explains why this rule is good… Read Now >>
Business and Financial Life Planning for Success Seminar
May 17, 2016Are you ready to learn several new strategies for your business and financial life that will allow you reduce risk and keep more of what you make? On Thursday, June 2nd at 5:00pm, Illumination Wealth and Kimball, Tirey & St.… Read Now >>
Are You Transparent About Your Relationship with Money?
May 7, 2016At times, money and relationships can be like water and oil. The two don’t always mix well. The American Psychological Association reports that about one third of all couples say that money is a major source of conflict in their… Read Now >>
How to Invest in a Volatile Market
April 22, 2016Matt joins Craig Sewing for another episode of The American Dream Show on March 30, 2016. This week Matt and Craig discuss how the recent terrorist attacks have caused volatility in the market and what you must do as an… Read Now >>
Tax Saving Opportunities Are Still Available
April 11, 2016Tax season for most people is winding down, but there is still time to lower your taxes by making a retirement plan contribution. The normal deadline has even been extended due to public holidays. If you have already made your… Read Now >>
