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Today securities markets appear more complex than ever before. A flood-tide of new investment products has surfaced over the years, adding to the complexity. With rapid social, economic and political changes taking place both here and abroad, the art of investing has become increasingly difficult.
In 1986, we set ourselves up as an intentionally small group of professional investment managers, with the purpose of executing a sound investment strategy, tailored to the specific needs of each client.
Mount Vernon Associates provides asset management services for pension funds, profit sharing plans, endowments, foundations, trusts and private investors.
Newsletters
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How Taxes Impact Your Retirement-Income Strategy
Retirees face unique challenges when managing their income, particularly when it comes to taxes. This article provides an overview of tax-related issues, from taxing Social Security to the new RMD rules and determining when to tap taxable and tax-advantaged accounts.
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SECURE 2.0 Makes It Easier to Give and Receive
The SECURE 2.0 Act modified the rules for qualified charitable distributions to allow funding a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust from an IRA.
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New RMD Rules Give Retirement Savings More Time to Grow
This article explains the rules for required minimum distribution from tax-deferred retirement accounts with an emphasis on the new provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act.
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HOT TOPIC: A Cautiously Optimistic Economic Outlook for 2024
The U.S. economy grew in the third quarter of 2023, despite high interest rates and unsettling geopolitical conflict. This article discusses market conditions and economic forecasts for 2024.
Calculators
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
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Retirement Plan Early Distribution
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.
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Cash Flow Analysis
This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.
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Roth IRA Conversion
This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.