The New Capital Journal
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Policy Changes for the Giving Account
Fidelity Charitable has recently approved an update to their Program Guidelines that requires donors to recommend at least one grant, every two years.
Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates are at record lows, and clients may wish to explore re-financing if they have not already.
Fidelity Debit Card Text Alerts
Fidelity Debit Card owners have been automatically enrolled in Fidelity's 2-Way Connect text alerts. Notifications will be sent, in real-time, to alert of possible fraudulent transactions. Clients are able to respond directly to the text to confirm the transaction or report as fraudulent.
Additional Guidelines for Unwanted RMD's under the CARES Act
On June 23, 2020 the IRS released additional guidelines on the waiver of 2020 Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s).
Dimensional 2020 Matrix Book
Dimensional’s annual survey of investment performance draws on historical data to look beyond short-term market fluctuations and shed light on the dimensions that explain differences in returns.
Giving Guidance for Coronavirus
Fidelity Charitable has developed Giving Guidance for Coronavirus, with resources designed to help you identify effective ways to make a difference.
Scammers on the Rise
Fidelity is recording an increase in fraudulent money requests taking form in wire fraud, identity theft, and email scams.
IRS has extended 2019 IRA and HSA Contributions
Along with the tax filing and tax payment extensions, the IRS has extended 2019 IRA and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) contributions to July 15, 2020.
Fidelity Mobile Deposit Limits Increased
Fidelity has temporarily increased the mobile check deposit limit to $100,000 in order to allow customers to make large deposits from the comfort of their own home.
Money Markets and the Low Rate Environment
As the government has continued to lower the federal funds rate we can also expect to see money market yield rates continue in that direction.
2019 Annual Reports
2019 Annual Reports are prepared and available through the Morningstar Web Portal
Dimensional Reduces US Mutual Fund Management Fees
Dimensional is pleased to announce a reduction in management fees or expense caps for 77 US Mutual Funds effective February 28, 2020.
Fidelity to begin offering Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
HSA’s are a great way for individuals to pay for qualified medical expenses in a tax-advantaged way and are designed to work together with high-deductible health plans (HDHP)
Introducing Zero Commissions for Trades—Delivering Even More Value from Fidelity
Fidelity will begin offering zero commissions for New Capital clients on online equities, ETFs, and options trades.
New eSignature Service for Fidelity Money Transfers
Fidelity now offers eSignature service for money movement transactions through DocuSign.
Webinar Presentation Materials
Download presentation materials from the New Capital webinar: Introducing “Passive Pure” Model Portfolios
Web Browser Update
Effective July 31, 2019, internet browsers running on versions of Transport Layer Security (TLS) older than versions 1.2 will be blocked by Fidelity’s websites.
2018 Client Satisfaction Survey Results
Download the results from our 2018 Client Satisfaction Survey.
Charitable Giving Tax Forms
IRS forms 8283 for 2018 are now available for those who contributed $500 or more of publicly traded securities for the 2018 calendar year.