Previewing Clearwater Capital’s Outlook 2025

Previewing Clearwater Capital’s Outlook 2025

In 2024, the S&P 500 experienced a remarkable rise of over 23% and delivered a total return of 25%.  This was a year punctuated by 57 record highs, marking it as the fifth most prolific year for records since 1957, all without a single correction reaching 10%.  Central to this impressive performance were the "Magnificent Seven," a group of influential stocks that fueled roughly half of the gains.  Their leadership was propelled by investments and optimism surrounding artificial intelligence, which bolstered large-cap and growth stocks.

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Clearwater Capital’s Comprehensive Retirement Strategies

Clearwater Capital’s Comprehensive Retirement Strategies

As we step into 2025, it’s an excellent time to revisit and refine your retirement strategy. Staying informed about annual adjustments to retirement account contribution limits and tax thresholds ensures you’re making the most of every opportunity to secure your financial future. 

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New Year Financial Planning Checklist

New Year Financial Planning Checklist

The beginning of a new year can serve as a fresh start with financial resolutions and monetary goals. Here’s a checklist to help ensure your 2025 financial plan stays on track incorporating regulatory changes and updates to your spending, saving, investing and giving in the new year.  

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President Biden Signs the Social Security Fairness Act

President Biden Signs the Social Security Fairness Act

On January 5th, 2025, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law. This law repeals two provisions – the Windfall Elimination Provision (1983) and the Government Pension Offset (1977), commonly referred to as the WEP and GPO respectively.

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New 401(k) Catch-Up Contribution Framework for 2025+

New 401(k) Catch-Up Contribution Framework for 2025+

Starting in 2025, the SECURE 2.0 Act introduces a super catch-up contribution for individuals aged 60-63, allowing higher 401(k) contributions than the standard limit for those over 50. Those in the 60-63 age group will have a catch-up amount equal to the greater of $10k or 150% of the standard catch-up limit.

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