Retirement Portfolios by Ryan Shumaker & Associates

Retirement Portfolios by Ryan Shumaker & Associates Retirees are one of the highest and most unfairly taxed groups, which is why we focus on creating tax efficient retirement plans

What's next for SpaceX stock and should you buy into the hype?
07/22/2026

What's next for SpaceX stock and should you buy into the hype?

Beware of the Hype Tax by Ryan Shumaker | Jul 20, 2026 | Blog | 0 comments In June, headlines abounded about rocket maker/Starlink internet provider/X (formerly twitter)/artificial intelligence company SpaceX being the largest IPO (initial public offering of stock) in history. Hype abounded as well....

Tens of Millions May Be Owed an IRS Refund, but Must Act Now To Secure It
06/18/2026

Tens of Millions May Be Owed an IRS Refund, but Must Act Now To Secure It

Tens of Millions May Be Owed an IRS Refund, but Must Act Now To Secure It by Ryan Shumaker | Jun 18, 2026 | Blog | 0 comments A recent court decision in Kwong v. United States held that Internal Revenue Code § 7508A(d) should be applied to the COVID-19 federal disaster period and that most tax pena...

If you want to pay less in taxes, use one of these instead of a Trump Account
05/22/2026

If you want to pay less in taxes, use one of these instead of a Trump Account

4 Existing Options with More Favorable Tax Treatment than Trump Accounts by Ryan Shumaker | May 22, 2026 | Blog | 0 comments Last month we detailed both the tax and control issues that come with a Trump Account. This month we’re discussing four existing alternative options that have more favorable...

Find out why many should sign up for a trump account, but not contribute to it
04/21/2026

Find out why many should sign up for a trump account, but not contribute to it

The Hidden Tax Trap in Trump Accounts by Ryan Shumaker | Apr 20, 2026 | Blog | 0 comments Starting July 4th, Trump Accounts will go live, and opening one for any child born between 2025 and 2028 is an absolute no-brainer. For many in Kansas, it may also make sense for children born between 2016 and....

The US tax system is complicated. Don't let incorrect assumptions about it ruin your retirement.
02/23/2026

The US tax system is complicated. Don't let incorrect assumptions about it ruin your retirement.

2 Reasons You Shouldn’t Bank on a Higher Tax Refund in the Future by Ryan Shumaker | Feb 23, 2026 | Blog | 0 comments According to early IRS filing data, the average tax refund is over 14% higher so far this filing season compared to the same time last year, and the average refund is projected to ...

Worried about there being an AI bubble about to burst in the stock market? Check out or most recent article on what to d...
01/25/2026

Worried about there being an AI bubble about to burst in the stock market? Check out or most recent article on what to do!

3 Things Investors Should Do If an AI Stock Bubble Is Brewing by Ryan Shumaker | Jan 25, 2026 | Blog | 0 comments Google searches for the term “AI bubble” have been skyrocketing of late, which should come as no surprise when nearly 80% of the gains in the US stock market came from AI related bus...

Find out the Secret to a Worry Free Retirement in our most recent article!
12/28/2025

Find out the Secret to a Worry Free Retirement in our most recent article!

The Secret to a Worry-Free Retirement: Ensuring Your Money Works as Long as You’re Retired by Ryan Shumaker | Dec 27, 2025 | Blog | 0 comments There are only three questions you need to answer to ensure your money continues working for you throughout your retirement. Over the past two months, we.....

Beware of This Silent Thief by reading our most recent article
11/11/2025

Beware of This Silent Thief by reading our most recent article

Will You Outlive Your Money or Will Your Money Outlive You? Part 2: Beware of This Silent Thief by Ryan Shumaker | Nov 7, 2025 | Blog | 0 comments To know whether or not you’ll outlive your money or if your money will outlive you requires answering 3 questions. To get caught up on question one rea...

Will You Outlive Your Money or Will Your Money Outlive You? Find out in our most recent article
09/19/2025

Will You Outlive Your Money or Will Your Money Outlive You? Find out in our most recent article

Will You Outlive Your Money or Will Your Money Outlive You? Part 1: How Long Will You Live? by Ryan Shumaker | Sep 19, 2025 | Blog | 0 comments Will you outlive your money or will your money outlive you? This is a question that every retiree should know the answer to before they decide to retire, bu...

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09/02/2025

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