Mike Powers, Author at Manuka Financial

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Entries by Mike Powers

TIPS for Retirees: A Guide to Inflation-Protected Securities

May 31, 2024/by Mike Powers

Discover how TIPS can protect retirees’ investments against inflation, providing security and stability for your retirement portfolio.

Year-end Charitable Gifting Strategies

November 28, 2023/by Mike Powers

With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed in late 2017, many things have changed about how to support charities in a tax-efficient manner. The days of writing checks on December 31st may no longer be the best option.

Why (and When) I’m Selling My I Bonds from April 2022

September 21, 2023/by Mike Powers

Back in April 2022, I was excited about I Bonds. And now I’m excited to sell them soon. Why?

How to maximize your after-tax yield on cash at Charles Schwab

September 12, 2023/by Mike Powers

If you’re holding a large amount of cash at Schwab, this article is for you.

Are you missing the tax deduction for U.S. obligation interest?

September 6, 2023/by Mike Powers

There is a deduction that I’ve seen missed a number of times, resulting in unnecessarily higher taxes: the deduction for U.S. obligation interest.

Goodbye iBonds?

April 20, 2023/by Mike Powers

With higher-than-normal inflation over the last two years, you may have read about an interesting investment opportunity that keeps pace with inflation: the iBond.

Lessons Learned from Losing a Loved One

January 26, 2023/by Mike Powers

Based on my experiences of personally losing clients, relatives, and most recently a sibling, there are a number of things you can do today to help ease the burden on those you will eventually leave behind.

SECURE ACT 2.0 for Retirees

January 11, 2023/by Mike Powers

While the changes resulting from the “SECURE Act 2.0” are many, there are a few key components that are relevant to individuals nearing or in retirement.