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Understanding W-2 vs. 1099 Tax Forms for CRNAs
We regularly get questions from CRNAs about W-2 and 1099 tax forms. Who gets which and why? Can I get multiples or both? W-2 and 1099 forms are two different tax documents which are based on a CRNA’s employment classification and...
Read MoreBreaking Down Differences between CRNA W-2 and 1099 Job Opportunities
When comparing W-2 and 1099 job offers for CRNAs there are several factors to consider. Both types of employment arrangements have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it is important to carefully evaluate each offer
Read MoreThe Incomplete CRNA Financial Plan
Whether you’re a new graduate or a CRNA with over 20 years of experience, we want to share some planning things that everyone needs to make sure aren’t left incomplete.
Read MoreYour Bank Account Might Be Ready for Retirement, But Are You?
One of the things you find out about CRNAs as they approach retirement is that their bank account might be ready for retirement but they might not be.
Read MoreTop Retirement Planning Mistakes CRNAs Need to Avoid
Let's cover some of the mistakes CRNAs make with their retirement plan and help you better understand how to utilize different account types to save for the future.
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$80 Billion Going to the IRS: What Does it Mean for CRNAs?
This will impact every taxpayer but what does it mean specifically for CRNAs and other nurses? Your work earns a nice paycheck every year so tax changes will have an impact on you. Plus, there’s a lot to pay attention to if you’re a busines
Read MoreFinancial Therapy for CRNAs
Oftentimes, your relationship with a financial advisor might feel more like a therapy session during emotional times, and that’s ok. Let’s discuss some scenarios where it’s almost inevitable that a talk with your advisor seems like a couns
Read More9 Tax Saving Strategies for CRNAs with an S Corporation
Jeremy Stanley, CFP® will share nine tax strategies that most CRNAs with S corporations can utilize each year to maximize their earnings and minimize what they owe.
Read MoreOur Favorite CRNA Jokes
Happy April Fool's Day from all of us at CRNA Financial Planning! We love a good CRNA joke all year long, but particularly today. Please enjoy some of our favorites below!
Read MoreWhen Guessing Goes Wrong for CRNAs in Retirement
When planning for retirement, many CRNAs end up guessing at some of the most important questions. You’d never enter an operating room unprepared so why risk everyone you’ve worked so hard for throughout your career by not having a plan?
Read MoreAre You Retirement Ready?
Over 50% of CRNAs are planning to retire in the next 10 years. How can YOU prepare today?Getting ready to retire from your career as a CRNA can be both exciting and anxiety-inducing. You’ve worked hard and are ready to enjoy the...
Read More22 Life & Money Resolutions for 2022
As we prepare to turn the page to the new year, it’s time to start thinking about our goals and laying out the resolutions we want to achieve in 2022. Sharon and Jeremy will take you through 22 life and money resolutions that will help you
Read MoreThe CRNA's Quick Reference Guide to Working as an Independent Contractor
Becoming a CRNA independent contractor can be complicated, but very lucrative. Every day, our experts help freelance CRNAs from all across the country make sure they are taking advantage of all the opportunities that 1099 can bring.
Read More5 Things CRNAs Must Know About Decumulation to Retire Successfully
As a CRNA you’ve gone through a multitude of different financial phases throughout your lifetime; saving for your education, paying back your student loans, then enjoying your income while saving, planning and investing for...
Read MoreThe Growing Threat of Inflation on CRNAs
How to Protect Your Retirement Plans As a dedicated and motivated CRNA, you have spent your entire career being an advocate for your patients in the operating room. You’ve put in countless hours, either as a W-2 employee or as a...
Read MoreSix Tips for Optimizing Your Locum CRNA Experience
Freedom! It is one of the main reasons CRNAs cite for becoming independent contractors. They want the freedom to achieve a better work/life balance, opportunity for growth and travel, plus scheduling flexibility. In the healthcare...
Read MoreWhat Retirement Lifestyle Will You Choose?
With all that’s going on today, many CRNAs are reconsidering what’s truly important in life. Over the past year, the pandemic has impacted so many aspects of our everyday lives, and as a result, we are seeing more and more...
Read MoreTax Deductions Self-Employed CRNAs Should Know in 2021
Tax season is officially under way, which often provokes groans and phone calls to your tax professional. As a CRNA, you hopefully have a tax minimization strategy in place to help you legally reduce your overall tax liability. However...
Read MoreLife in a 50-50 World - What Financial Impact Will It Have on CRNAs?
Another Inauguration Day has passed, and while it was historic, as always, it also felt different this time. Certainly, the country remains split on where we’re headed. One party is optimistic for the future, while the other is...
Read MoreGoodbye 2020 – How to Financially Prepare for 2021 and Beyond
When we celebrated New Year’s Eve a year ago, who could have guessed that 2020 would have gone the way it has? It’s worth taking a look back at the year to review the financial challenges that CRNAs have faced, and...
Read MoreHow COVID-19 Has Affected the Economy and CRNA Retirements
For many years, the CRNA profession has been a relatively stable and financially secure career path, but the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in countless ways all across the globe this year. As a result, many CRNAs have experienced...
Read MoreHow CRNAs Get Lost in the Financial World
If you’re like a lot of CRNAs, dealing with money isn’t always your top priority. That’s especially true during a year like we’ve experienced in 2020. It’s easy to put financial planning aside and worry...
Read MoreAre You a CRNA within 10 Years of Retirement?
5 Things You Need to Do NOW to Protect Your Financial Plan from COVID-19 According to a recent report by the AANA, over 50% of practicing CRNAs planned to retire by 2022, but the financial impacts of COVID-19 may be threatening those...
Read MoreBest Intentions but Bad Financial Advice
The coronavirus pandemic has forced a lot of people to take a closer look at their finances, and we often reach out to a lot of different sources to get advice on ways to proceed. Even if you’re working with a financial advisor,...
Read MoreLet us help you get back on track… A new opportunity for CEUs
So far, 2020 has proven to be a year of change. Over the past few weeks, we’ve spoken with thousands of CRNAs across the country who have been impacted by COVID-19 in a variety of ways. While employment statuses may have changed...
Read MoreGUEST POST - Medicare and Your Retirement... Or Medicare and Non-Retirement!
Right out the gate, you can see how confusing Medicare can be! Many people feel that you must sign up for Medicare when you turn 65 (even though you are still working or your spouse is, etc.). One of the many myths that we work to...
Read MoreApples to Apples: The Financial Implications of Working 1099 vs. W-2 as a CRNA
As a CRNA, you make critical decisions all the time, oftentimes without even thinking about it. Your years in school prepared you to make sound medical decisions at a moment’s notice. But beyond the operating room, some important...
Read MoreHow Should CRNAs Facing Divorce Split Retirement Accounts?
While I am sure it will come as no surprise, the CRNA profession is one of the most stressful career paths you can choose. According to the Occupational Information Network, a US Department of Labor job database, on a scale from 1...
Read MorePreparing to Retire Single
Unmarrieds need to approach retirement planning pragmatically. In an ideal world, it would be simple to prepare for a solo retirement. You would just save half as much as a couple saves, buy half as much insurance coverage, and expect...
Read MoreHow Tax Reform Will Affect CRNAs Facing Divorce
We already know that divorce can be messy and painful, but did you know that it’s about to get a lot more expensive as well? The passing of President Trump’s tax reform bill affects almost everyone in some way. On the...
Read MoreFour Tips for CRNAs Considering Divorce
Ever hear the old wives tale that 50% of marriages end in divorce? While it’s hard to pinpoint an exact divorce rate, some researchers report current rates could be as high as 50% while others believe the rate has been steadily...
Read MoreThe Details More People Should Know About Medicare
Before you enroll, take note of what the insurance does not cover and the changes ahead. Misconceptions about Medicare coverage abound. Our national health insurance program provides seniors with some great benefits. Even so,...
Read MoreDoes It Make Sense To Become A CRNA in 2018?
When it comes time to choose a career path or shift occupations, one of the top considerations is financial. Will this career provide the income I desire? Is it worth the investment of time and money to get the education I need? The...
Read MoreHow Do You Stay A CRNA Millionaire?
As a CRNA, you’ve worked hard in your education and career to get where you are. Regardless of whether you are currently employed or have already retired, it’s important to preserve the assets for which you have so...
Read MoreAmericans Are Saving an Average of 7.6% for Retirement. How Do CRNAs Compare?
If you Google how much you should be saving for retirement, you’ll likely find a wide range of numbers, anywhere from 5% to 20% of your gross income. But how much do Americans actually save? According to a recent PenFed Credit...
Read MoreHow CRNAs Can Turn Their IRA Into a Family Fortune
We’ve previously discussed the benefits of an IRA, but many CRNAs are unaware of the potential power of an inherited IRA, be it one you inherit from your parents or one you pass on to your children. Here, we’re discussing a...
Read MoreHow Can CRNAs Get Their Questions Answered About Medicare From Someone They Can Trust?
We all know that healthcare planning is a huge part of retirement planning. But, WHEN do we really start that conversation? And how do we approach such an enormous topic? Baby steps. When you (or your spouse) are approximately 64...
Read More4 Best Practices for Using Housing Wealth in Retirement
Home equity represents nearly two-thirds of the average 65-year-old couple’s total wealth, making it one of the most important retirement assets, along with Social Security. (1) Despite its importance, housing wealth is an often...
Read More6 Common Missteps on the Road to Retirement (Video)
Let's take a look at 6 common missteps many professionals make along the road to retirement. Have you considered the year you retire versus the longevity of your social security benefits? Or adding potential medical costs during your...
Read MoreThe Difference Between a Financial Advisor and an Insurance Agent
In the last few years, lines have blurred between financial advisors and insurance agents. Many professionals consider themselves both, when they’re not. The problem is that the word “advisor” has become a broad term...
Read MoreCRNA Financial Planning is a AANA Member Advantage Partner!
Did you know that CRNA Financial Planning is one of the only financial planning firms exclusively serving CRNAs? It’s true. For the past two decades, we’ve made it our mission to help CRNAs with what we call the three...
Read More50% of CRNAs Are Going to Retire Over The Next 10 Years! The Hierarchy of Retirement Needs
Even though money is fungible, we often categorize our money into different buckets, be it by types of spending or time frame. We also tend to mentally prioritize our income and assets, focusing first on covering our current income...
Read More5 Smart Tax Strategies for CRNA Business Owners
As a CRNA and business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of the day and neglect some of the housekeeping elements of running a business. Rather than wait until the end of the year to prepare for the upcoming tax...
Read MoreHow do CRNA’s qualify for the new business income deduction?
Our friends at CRNA Tax Associates®’ felt that this would be timely information for the CRNA community. To learn more, visit their site here: https://crnataxassociates.com/ The new 2018 Section 199A tax deduction that you can...
Read MoreHow a CRNA S Corporation Can Reduce Your FICA Self-Employment Taxes
As a freelancer, you’re both a CRNA and a business owner, which means you have a lot more responsibilities. A few wrong mistakes could mean losing money or facing tax penalties. You don’t want to wind up paying more than...
Read MoreFor Retirement, Income Matters as Much as Savings
A recent poll of pre-retirees suggests that truth risks being ignored. Steady income or a lump sum? Last year, financial services firm TIAA asked working Americans: if you could choose between a lump sum of $500,000 or a monthly...
Read MoreCould a 10% Savings Rate Be Enough for a Comfortable Retirement?
If you read five articles on retirement planning, chances are you’ll read five different recommendations. Financial planning and saving for retirement can be very subjective, making it difficult to know exactly how much you need...
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