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U of L Launches Women in Philanthropy

The University of Louisville recently celebrated the official launch of A New Legacy: Women in Philanthropy at U of L, a powerful initiative that unites passionate individuals to support groundbreaking ideas and experiences for our students and community. Roz Carothers (pictured here) was proud to take part in the inaugural luncheon and serve as the… read more

The IRS Adjusts HSAs for 2026

In Rev. Proc. 2025-19, released in May 2025, the IRS announced the following changes to HSAs. HSA Inflation Adjusted Items. For calendar year 2026, the annual limitation on deductions for an individual with self-only coverage under a high deductible health plan is $4,400. The annual limitation on deductions for an individual with family coverage under a… read more

529 Tuition Savings Plans: Tax Details You Need To Know

A 529 plan, operated by a state or educational institution, comes with tax advantages and potentially other incentives to make it easier to save for: College and other postsecondary training Tuition in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary public, private or religious school for a designated beneficiary There are two basic… read more

Part-Time Jobs in Retirement

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2033, about 30% of Americans aged 65 to 74 are expected to still be in the labor force, while approximately 10% of those aged 75 and older are expected to continue working. What are some reasons people choose to work after retirement? A study by the… read more

Welcome Mihika Deo as Summer Intern

We welcome Mihika Deo as our summer intern at Triplett & Carothers. Mihika is a law student at the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville; she is Treasurer of the International Law Society and Vice President of Finance for the Student Bar Association. Mihika received her  undergraduate degree — BSBA… read more

Why A Will May Not Be Enough

A will has no legal power until it is admitted to probate and a personal representative is appointed by the court. But courts don’t act on their own after your death; someone must file the necessary paperwork. This is a built-in delay that can slow down the process significantly. Further, probate is a public process;… read more

Retirement Plan Options for the Self-Employed

Working for someone else will not necessarily guarantee you a retirement plan, as the financial and administrative costs of providing a retirement program can be prohibitive for smaller employers. But if you are self-employed (whether full time or part time) there is no reason you cannot fund your own retirement and reap the tax benefits… read more

Common Challenges of Retiring

When you retire from your job, you may feel as if you’ve lost all sense of commitment and involvement. This process often brings a mix of emotions, including sadness, grief, loneliness and disorientation — feelings that are completely normal. Saying goodbye to established routines and schedules can be challenging. Taking time to reflect on what… read more

Stay Cool: Cold Weather Places in Which To Retire

For many people, retiring to a cold weather place feels like just the right move. The trend now is for people to age at home or as long as they can, even if that means dealing with harsh weather conditions. If you asked people if they would consider retiring to Minnesota, a place with long… read more

Understanding Medicare Plans

Let’s start with Medicare Advantage plans, if only because there is so much about them on television and so many flyers in your mail. We’ll then turn to other Medicare plans — some that you may never have heard of. Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) Medicare Advantage plans are offered not by the federal government… read more