by Jeff Bingham | Dec 31, 2015 | Uncategorized
Happy 2016! B&H Wealth Strategies is celebrating 50 years of business in Kingsport. Our locally owned firm is the oldest financial planning firm of its kind in the Tri-City/Southwest Virginia area. Over the coming weeks, months, and year, we will share little...
by Jeff Bingham | Dec 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
Are you turning 70 this year? Beginning at age 70½, the IRS requires all seniors that own tax-deferred retirement accounts must start taking annual required minimum distributions (RMDs), and pay taxes on those withdrawals. Here is an article that outlines the various...
by Jeff Bingham | Dec 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
You can prevent injuries by following some common-sense guidelines and listening to your body. Most overuse injuries stem for trying to do too much, too hard, too soon. Overuse injuries develop slowly and show up more subtly than sudden injuries. Read more to be...
by Jeff Bingham | Nov 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Catherine Rhinehart In my opinion, caregiving is one of the most difficult jobs that you will never regret you took on. When the parent/child roll reverses, it causes a lot of inward pain. Sometimes you may lose your best friend as their mind slips. Sometimes you...
by Jeff Bingham | Nov 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Sherry Bingham My exposure and experience with caregiving began when I was 6 years old. My father’s parents moved in with us when we moved to Kingsport. I especially loved spending time with my grandmother learning how to make things and help her. When I was in...
by Jeff Bingham | Nov 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Jeff Bingham Rosalynn Carter said there are 4 kinds of people in this world: those that will become caregivers, those who are caregivers, those who were caregivers, and those who will need caregivers. The national statistics certainly support that statement. It...
by admin | Sep 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
As a child, we all dreamed about what we wanted to be when we grow up. And now as we near retirement, it’s time to dream about our future once again. Most of the focus on retirement planning is about stashing away money in your 401(k) and IRA, when to leave your...
by admin | Jul 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Many retirees need more flexibility than the 4 percent rule allows. You’ve probably heard that it’s generally considered safe to withdraw 4 percent of your savings each year in retirement and adjust that initial amount for inflation. This popular 4 percent...
by admin | Jul 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
We all need water to survive, but how exactly does it help? Did you know that your body weight is approximately 60 percent water? Your body uses water in all its cells, organs, and tissues to help regulate its temperature and maintain other bodily functions. Because...
by admin | Jul 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Here’s why your retirement nest egg should have additional funds Americans are living longer, which means additional years of retirement you need to save up for. If your 401(k) plan is doing OK and your IRA is flushed out, you may think you’re doing pretty...
