Smart Financial Planning is a Necessity for Unmarried Couples
As more U.S. adults are delaying marriage (or forgoing it altogether) the share who are living with an unmarried partner has been on the rise. When it comes to financial […]
How to Trim Your 2024 Taxes by Contributing to a Retirement Plan in 2025
Many types of retirement plans allow contributions to be made after year end. And last-minute retirement contributions can be a powerful strategy: You can lower your 2024 taxes while simultaneously […]
Elder Scams: Don’t Take the Bait
Today, virtually everyone is vulnerable to fraud schemes, from teenagers searching social media to middle-aged people making online purchases and senior citizens caught up in Ponzi schemes. But financial exploitation […]
Have You Considered a Backdoor Roth IRA Conversion?
Traditional IRAs are a well-known, tax-deferred retirement saving vehicle. But they come with a major downside: You’re taxed on withdrawals. Roth IRAs eliminate this downside. You can take federal-income-tax-free qualified […]
Roth 401(k) Plans Have New Appeal for Employers
The traditional 401(k) plan is the most popular qualified retirement plan in the United States. As of March 31, 2024, Americans held $7.8 trillion dollars in 401(k) plans (out of […]
IRS Issues New Final Regs on RMDs
The IRS has just released final regulations on required minimum distributions (RMDs) from qualified plans and traditional IRAs. The much-anticipated final regs provide guidance on tax law changes made by […]
Legitimate Ways to Avoid a 10% Penalty Tax on Early IRA Withdrawals
In a pinch, you may need to take some money out of your traditional IRA (or IRAs) before you reach age 59½. The IRS refers to these distributions as “early […]
Do You Qualify for the 0% Tax Rate for Capital Gains and Dividends?
Many people currently qualify for a 0% federal income tax rate on net long-term capital gains (LTCGs) and qualified dividends earned in their taxable accounts. Investment assets that may qualify […]
Take Note of the Distinctive Features of a Roth IRA
For certain individuals, Roth IRAs can offer income and estate tax benefits that are preferable to those offered by traditional IRAs. However, it’s important to take note of just what […]
Update on New Retirement Account Catch-Up Contribution Rules
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act brought numerous changes to the retirement and estate planning landscape in late 2019. Congress followed up with the SECURE 2.0 […]
