The Better Letter

APRIL 6, 2023

Realistic Retirement Planning My children have consistently (and kindly) remarked about how grateful they are to have been able to graduate (with honors) from fine universities without any debt. Our retirement planning took a hit to do so. Much retirement planning advice focuses on saving more and saving earlier.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that Congress appears poised to pass a series of changes affecting retirement planning, dubbed “SECURE ACT 2.0”, ”, by the end of the year. Social Security COLA for 2023.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Among other measures, the proposal would amend the current 5-part test that determines fiduciary status for retirement accounts by defining as a fiduciary act a one-time recommendation to roll funds from a company retirement plan to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), strengthen advice standards for independent insurance professionals, apply to (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

30 years ago, when financial plans relied mainly on constant investment return projections derived from straight-line appreciation and time-value of money calculations, financial advisors began acknowledging and accounting for the variable and uncertain nature of investment returns. Read More.

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Podcasts Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talks with Jamie Hopkins of Carson Wealth about some common retirement planning questions. ft.com) Who really benefits from 529 plans? nytimes.com) Planning Doug Boneparth, "Cash flow lives at the heart of financial organization." morningstar.com) 20 thing to do before year-end.

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Carson Wealth

AUGUST 25, 2022

Among these are your longevity, lifestyle, comfort with market performance, sequence of return risk, current health, housing plan, proportion of fixed to variable expenses, proximity to children and so much more. One or two million dollars may seem like a lot of money to have set aside for retirement. A Retirement Reality Check.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

In spite of what was said on PBS Frontline The Retirement Gamble and elsewhere in the press, in my opinion 401(k) plans are one of the best retirement savings vehicles available. Here are 4 steps to make sure that your 401(k) plan is working hard for your retirement. Get started . Are you self-employed ?

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

From there, we have several articles on investments: How Morningstar plans to simplify its rating system amid continued concerns about its effectiveness. A study suggests that some fund companies are misleading investors by changing their benchmark indices to make their performance look better.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Also in industry news this week: As broker-dealers increasingly offer fee-based planning services, RIAs are responding by enhancing their own service offerings, and offering alternative fee structures to differentiate themselves from the competition.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with a research study suggesting that the market volatility experienced in 2022 could increase demand for financial planning services.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 19, 2024

Nevertheless, there is potential for many individual RIAs to expand their staffing further, with the addition of specialized planning and operations roles being seen as a potential avenue to boost firm growth.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 5, 2022

We also have a number of articles on retirement planning: How the variability in annuity payouts across annuity providers has exploded in 2022, creating an opportunity for advisors to add value to clients by comparison shopping across insurance companies.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 19, 2024

Also in industry news this week: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has completed its review of the Department of Labor's new "fiduciary rule ", indicating that it could be released in the coming days or weeks (though, like its predecessors, its ultimate disposition is likely to be determined in the courts) The IRS announced this week that it (..)

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The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

When you get it wrong, it crushes your retirement plans. My own track record at making big calls is pretty damned good, but none of our clients wants me slinging around their retirement monies based on my gut instinct. The less it matters, the easier it is to be bold and outside of the mainstream.4

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The Chicago Financial Planner

DECEMBER 5, 2021

For 2022 these limits increase to $61,000 and $67,500. For 2022 these contribution limits increase to $20.500 and $27,000, plus the employer-funded profit sharing component in both years. Just like a 401(k) plan with an employer, the Solo Roth 401(k) option allows larger Roth contributions than the Roth IRA limits.

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Good Financial Cents

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In this guide, we’re going to present the 10 best long-term investment strategies for 2022. The table below provides a quick summary of each of the 10 best long-term investment strategies for 2022, along with the main features and benefits of each. Below is our list of the 10 best long-term investment strategies for 2022.

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Carson Wealth

JULY 19, 2022

At their most basic level, executive compensation plans are designed to attract, retain and motivate top talent and leadership. But truly successful plans are designed to be much more than providing a high salary to a key employee – they support the business’s philosophies, values, and mission. . Direct Compensation & Benefits.

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Integrity Financial Planning

OCTOBER 17, 2022

At age 50, workers with certain qualified retirement plans can make annual “catch-up” contributions in addition to their normal contributions. In 2022, you can contribute up to $6,000 to an IRA if you are under 50 and an additional $1,000 if you are 50 or older. Some 401(k) plans allow this, and others do not. 3] IRS.gov.

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Good Financial Cents

APRIL 1, 2023

Financial bloggers often portray the traditional IRA vs. the 401(k) plan as a debate, as if one plan is better than the other. In truth, they’re very different plans, and they fill very different needs. If you can, you should plan to have both. This is especially true if your 401(k) plan is fairly restrictive.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

JUNE 13, 2022

After a strong finish in 2020 and very solid returns in 2021, we’ve seen a lot of market volatility so far in 2022. Assuming that you have a financial plan with an investment strategy in place there is really nothing to do at this point. If not perhaps you are taking more risk than you had planned. Do nothing.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 9, 2023

The original SECURE Act, signed into law in December 2019, changed many of the long-standing rules governing IRAs and other retirement accounts, and no single measure in the legislation had a more seismic impact on planning than the changes to the post-death distribution rules for retirement accounts.

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Carson Wealth

JANUARY 5, 2023

Qualified retirement plans – such as 401(k)s, 403(b)s and IRAs – offer clear tax advantages. Taxpayers with qualified retirement accounts are required to start taking distributions from the accounts once a certain age is reached. Jamie Hopkins, Managing Partner, Wealth Solutions. Your life expectancy factor is 26.5.

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Nationwide Financial

JANUARY 25, 2023

Last year’s considerable losses and market fluctuations underscore the need for clients to assess their retirement plans to ensure it aligns with their objectives, financial situations, timelines, and attitudes toward market volatility. Here are some key points to use with clients as you help them assess their retirement plans.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JANUARY 9, 2023

The 2022 economic climate has been bumpy for most and, in some cases, even bumpier for retirees. 1] However, in 2022, this number spiked to 9.1% 2] With higher prices in consumer goods, retirees may have had to reevaluate their withdrawals and spending on retirement accounts as their income became strained. 1] [link]. [2]

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Integrity Financial Planning

OCTOBER 3, 2022

With market volatility and inflation affecting people’s finances, talk about investment strategies and portfolio longevity seems to dominate retirement planning conversations. But one of the most important aspects of retirement is often overlooked in these conversations: healthcare costs. 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link]. [3]

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Nationwide Financial

APRIL 19, 2023

As multiple recessionary signs flash red including bank failures, persistent inflation, and ongoing volatility, investors of all ages are increasingly nervous about the state of the markets and economy and what it means for their retirement plans and their ability to save for retirement.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

2022 has been a difficult and trying year for stock and bond indexes in both emerging and developed markets. As we look forward to 2023, the IRS recently announced that the contribution limits for employer-sponsored retirement plans are going up. 529 College Savings Plans. The gift limit for 2022 is $16,000.

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Good Financial Cents

JANUARY 24, 2023

The Roth IRA vs traditional IRA – they’re basically the same plan, right? While they do share some similarities, there are enough distinct differences between the two where they can just as easily qualify as completely separate and distinct retirement plans. Not exactly. The most basic requirement is that you have earned income.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Estates of decedents who die during 2023 have a basic exclusion amount of $12,920,000, up from a total of $12,060,000 for estates of decedents who died in 2022. The annual exclusion for gifts increases to $17,000 for the calendar year 2023, up from $16,000 for the calendar year 2022. SmartAsset’s Federal Income Tax Calculator for 2022.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

MARCH 7, 2023

Form 1099-R reports distributions from pensions, annuities, retirement plans etc. Records for any stocks or other investments you sold in 2022, including crypto transactions or other digital assets. Make the last step in your tax filing process setting aside time to review your return and plan for 2023. Did you have AMT?

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Darrow Wealth Management

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Some of the measures in the bill include increasing the required minimum distribution age, raising catch-up contribution limits, permitting some rollovers from 529 plans to Roth IRAs, and expanded access to employer plans. retirement changes. 529 plan to Roth IRA rollovers. 9 major Secure Act 2.0 The Secure Act 2.0

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The risk of selling volatility this way is that the market gets hit either with a fast decline like the 2020 Pandemic Crash or a slower large decline like in 2022 causing the short puts to get assigned. Munnell along with Teresa Ghilarducci are like the aunties of retirement which I am saying in a positive way. People have busy lives.

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Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As 55% of Americans say they don’t have enough saved for retirement, this bipartisan legislation primarily seeks to make it easier to contribute to retirement plans and use those funds appropriately for their needs in retirement. Expanded Savings Opportunities. The SECURE 2.0 The SECURE 2.0 The SECURE 2.0

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Good Financial Cents

JANUARY 17, 2023

And how does it compare to the 401k and other retirement plans that exist? A Simple IRA, or Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees, is a type of employer-sponsored retirement savings plan that is designed to be easy to set up and maintain for small business owners. What is a Simple IRA?

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eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

If you are looking for opportunities to grow your business, expanding your services to clients at all stages of the financial planning lifecycle creates new opportunities for you to reach those households in search of professional advice. People in this stage may have just graduated from college and recently joined the working world.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JUNE 12, 2023

As you plan for retirement, it’s important to consider tax optimization strategies to minimize your tax liabilities. Here are three key ways to optimize taxes in retirement, based on information from sources published between 2022 and 2023.

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Carson Wealth

JUNE 2, 2023

So, let’s say you contribute money to a traditional 401(k) plan in your 20s. This gives you ample time to grow your savings and investments for retirement. IRAs and 401(k)s are primarily designed to help fund retirement not pass wealth onto future generations. 31, 2022 and you turned 75 in 2023. 31 each year.

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