Just Married? Financial Chores to Complete when You Tie the Knot
Wedding season may peak in late summer and early fall, according to wedding website TheKnot.com, but new marriages take place all year round. Whether you’re planning a wedding celebration now […]
8 Steps Toward Enhanced Financial Security
During uncertain times, you may be concerned about the effects world events will have on your financial affairs. Of course, there are no absolute guarantees of protection, but shoring up […]
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 […]
Smart Tax Planning Pays Off
If you’re financially successful or expect to become so, taxes are or will become one of your biggest expenses — and most people want to minimize their tax obligations. Roughly […]
Is Your Estate Plan Bulletproof? Techniques to Help Avoid Fighting Later
An inherent problem with wills and other estate planning documents such as trusts is that, when the time comes to put them into action, you won’t be around to explain […]
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 […]
Cross “Create an Estate Plan” Off Your To-Do List
If you’re like most Americans, you don’t have an estate plan (according to various sources, adults with estate plans range from 23% to 33% of the population). You may not […]
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 […]
Webinar – Feel More Secure About Social Security
Social Security is far more complicated than most people realize. The decisions you make now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits you stand to receive […]