Updated Articles

  1. 09/02/2024 SIPS software update

    On 09/02/2024 the following updates were released in SIPS: What was updated: The Social Security payout estimates were updated to align with the payout values published https://www.ssa.gov/oact/ProgData/ar_drc.html SIPS now includes COLA a...
  2. Searching for a Case

    There are 2 different ways to search for a specific case in SIPS. One way is clicking on search using selection button underneath the main dashboard on the Your Case List page. This will redirect you to the text box Search for Case. The other way...
  3. How to Show QCDs in SIPS to Maximize Charitable Giving

    In this video, you will see how to use the Advanced Tax Calculation features in SIPS to model Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).   QCDs are a powerful tool for clients looking to make charitable donations while reducing their taxable inco...
  4. How to Model ROTH Conversions in SIPS

    In this video we will demonstrate how the Advanced Tax Calculation features in SIPS can help you analyze and model Roth IRA conversion scenarios within a financial plan.   Roth IRA conversions can significantly reduce RMDs and income tax liabilit...
  5. How to Use The Automatic Tax Rate Calculation in SIPS Advanced

    Use the power of SIPS Advanced to automatically calculate taxes for every year in your SIPS plan.   Discover the best tax strategies; ROTH conversions, IULs, intelligent withdrawal sequencing and more with a click of a button. If you feel you nee...
  6. How to Build a SIPS Income Plan in Less Than 5 Minutes

    In this video, we will walk you through how to create a basic structured income plan in SIPS.   If you feel you need more support or would like to set up demo time with one of our representatives, please contact us at: +1-888-449-6917 or   su...
  7. How to use Dynamic Mode in SIPS Advanced

    Save time solving for future years when building and updating your Income Plans.   Dynamic mode allows you to instantly update any value on the page and see the cascading impact to the rest of the plan.   If you feel you need more support or woul...
  8. How to use Actual Values Entry in SIPS Advanced

    Streamline your client reviews with SIPS Advanced.   Use Actual Values Entry to update the year-end values of your accounts and see the impact on the rest of the plan.   If you feel you need more support or would like to set up demo time with one...
  9. How to Model Complex Tax Scenarios in SIPS Advanced

    Go deep when you need to. SIPS Advanced allows you to customize dividends, capital gains, and embedded capital gains for each year of the plan. Need to model taxable events not in the SIPS plan? No problem, SIPS Advanced also allows you to model...