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School is back in session! It is never too early to start planning for your child's future.
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, 62.7% Of the 2021 High School Graduates Are Enrolled in a College or University
Which means the chances that your child, or children, will go on to college is greater than half!
Being able to pay for your child's college expenses is top of mind for many SVB Financial Group employees. Now that we know that your child will most likely go on to higher education, the question remains, how should families prepare to pay for it? One of the biggest expenses in a family's life may be the funding of their children's education. We see it on the news, we read it in the papers, and we hear it from our friends and colleagues from SVB Financial Group. College is expensive. But how expensive is it now and how much more expensive will it be in the future?
With a UTMA account, you can contribute both cash and securities. However, 529 accounts only allow cash contributions. The type of assets you contribute is flexible. It's important for SVB Financial Group employees to note that any contributions of cash or securities into a UTMA account are considered an irrevocable gift to the minor listed on the account, and in turn, the minor now owns those assets.
Now you may be asking yourself, what is the benefit of making an irrevocable gift to your child? The benefits lie in the distributions allowed from the UTMA account and the taxation of the account. Unlike a 529 account, UTMA accounts have a much broader definition of what is considered a qualified distribution. Generally, if the expense is for the child’s benefit, you may take a distribution from the UTMA account.
An example of where this applies is paying for private school tuition. Unlike a 529 account, you may take distributions from a UTMA account to pay for pre-college private school costs. The second notable benefit is the taxation of the UTMA account. Since your child is the owner of the account, the IRS allows the first $1,100 of unearned income to be tax-free and the next $1,100 of unearned income to be taxed at the child’s tax rate. Presumably, most children are in a lower tax bracket than their parents and, therefore, the first $2,200 of unearned income in a UTMA account has little or no tax associated with it. While the tax benefits of a UTMA account aren’t as lucrative as 529 savings plan account, you still receive a tax benefit that you would have otherwise not received by saving into a personal investment account in your name.
For most SVB Financial Group employees, the primary goal is to invest for education. If this is your main goal, 529 Plans offer the greatest tax advantages, control and flexibility. Prior to investing in a 529 Plan, investors should consider whether the investor’s or designated beneficiary’s home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in such state’s qualified tuition program. Withdrawals used for qualified expenses are federally tax-free. Tax treatment at the state level may vary. Please consult with your tax advisor before investing. For many SVB Financial Group employees, planning for college can seem like a complicated and stressful task to endure.
By planning properly and using the appropriate investment vehicles, you can add tangible value to your money over time. The Retirement Group is here to help guide you through all steps of planning and funding your children's education needs.
The Retirement Group is a nation-wide group of financial advisors who work together as a team.
We focus entirely on retirement planning and the design of retirement portfolios for transitioning SVB Financial Group employees. Each representative of the group has been hand selected by The Retirement Group in select cities of the United States. Each advisor was selected based on their pension expertise, experience in financial planning, and portfolio construction knowledge.
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TRG takes a teamwork approach in providing the best possible solutions for our SVB Financial Group clients’ concerns. The Team has a conservative investment philosophy and diversifies client portfolios with laddered bonds, CDs, mutual funds, ETFs, Annuities, Stocks and other investments to help achieve their goals. The team addresses Retirement, Pension, Tax, Asset Allocation, Estate, and Elder Care issues. This document utilizes various research tools and techniques. A variety of assumptions and judgmental elements are inevitably inherent in any attempt to estimate future results and, consequently, such results should be viewed as tentative estimations. Changes in the law, investment climate, interest rates, and personal circumstances will have profound effects on both the accuracy of our estimations and the suitability of our recommendations. The need for ongoing sensitivity to change and for constant re-examination and alteration of the plan is thus apparent.
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Throughout your retirement years we will continue to update you on issues affecting your retirement through our complimentary and proprietary newsletters, workshops and regular updates. You may always reach us at (800) 900-5867.
What type of retirement plan does SVB Financial Group offer to its employees?
SVB Financial Group offers a 401(k) retirement plan to help employees save for their future.
How can employees of SVB Financial Group enroll in the 401(k) plan?
Employees of SVB Financial Group can enroll in the 401(k) plan through the company’s HR portal during the open enrollment period or when they first become eligible.
Does SVB Financial Group provide any matching contributions to the 401(k) plan?
Yes, SVB Financial Group offers matching contributions to the 401(k) plan, which helps employees to increase their retirement savings.
What is the maximum contribution limit for the 401(k) plan at SVB Financial Group?
The maximum contribution limit for the 401(k) plan at SVB Financial Group follows the IRS guidelines, which are updated annually.
Can employees of SVB Financial Group take loans against their 401(k) savings?
Yes, SVB Financial Group allows employees to take loans against their 401(k) savings, subject to certain terms and conditions.
What investment options are available in the SVB Financial Group 401(k) plan?
The SVB Financial Group 401(k) plan offers a variety of investment options, including mutual funds, stocks, and bonds.
Is there a vesting schedule for the employer contributions in the SVB Financial Group 401(k) plan?
Yes, there is a vesting schedule for employer contributions in the SVB Financial Group 401(k) plan, which determines when employees fully own those contributions.
How can employees of SVB Financial Group access their 401(k) account information?
Employees of SVB Financial Group can access their 401(k) account information online through the designated retirement plan website.
What happens to the 401(k) plan when an employee leaves SVB Financial Group?
When an employee leaves SVB Financial Group, they have several options for their 401(k) plan, including rolling it over to a new employer’s plan or an IRA.
Can employees of SVB Financial Group change their contribution amounts to the 401(k) plan?
Yes, employees of SVB Financial Group can change their contribution amounts to the 401(k) plan at any time, subject to plan rules.