Carson Wealth

MARCH 28, 2024

Retirement planning is a journey that generally takes decades to complete and most of us start out along the do-it-yourself path. More than likely, your first step was to enroll in an employer-provided plan such as a 401(k) or setting up an individual retirement account, also known as an IRA.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, passed in December 2019, brought a wide range of changes to the retirement planning landscape, from the death of the ‘stretch’ IRA to raising the age for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) to 72. In addition, SECURE 2.0

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, passed in December 2019, brought a wide range of changes to the retirement planning landscape, from the death of the ‘stretch’ IRA to raising the age for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) to 72. In addition, SECURE 2.0

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Getting Your Financial Ducks In A Row

APRIL 3, 2023

We’ve covered a lot of ground with regard to how various tax laws impact your retirement plans: pensions, IRAs, 403(b) and 401(k) plans. But we’ve primarily focused on the US income tax laws (the IRS) affect your plans – and there are many nuances that you need to take into account with regard to state tax laws.

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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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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 18, 2024

tonyisola.com) Aging 10 steps to prepare financially for retirement, including 'Design a retirement paycheck.' theretirementmanifesto.com) How to think about retirement planning even though it may be decades off. nextbigideaclub.com) Some updated estimates of sustainable retirement withdrawal rates.

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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

AUGUST 28, 2024

Historically, advisors haven't had many avenues to manage clients' 401(k) plan accounts, since unlike traditional custodial investment accounts, advisors generally lack discretionary trading authority in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 28, 2024

Historically, advisors haven't had many avenues to manage clients' 401(k) plan accounts, since unlike traditional custodial investment accounts, advisors generally lack discretionary trading authority in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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Talon Wealth

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Retirement planning is a critical part of financial security that many women still overlook. However, remember that as a woman, you have a longer life expectancy than a man, which means retirement planning is even more important. Consider early retirement tax planning.

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Talon Wealth

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Retirement planning can be a difficult and confusing process for couples. By focusing on a few key areas, setting financial goals, and doing your research, you can find ways to enjoy retirement together. Set Financial Goals In retirement, educate yourself on your financial situation and investment strategy.

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WiserAdvisor

MARCH 13, 2024

Within this framework, the concept of the five pillars of retirement planning emerges as a valuable strategy. These pillars provide a comprehensive framework for building a resilient and sustainable plan. In addition to traditional health insurance, you can also explore the Health Savings Account (HSA).

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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 15, 2024

thinkadvisor.com) Vanguard is entering the cash management space with the Cash Plus Account. flowfp.com) Small businesses overstate the costs of starting a retirement plan. (riabiz.com) Why women are still struggling to make progress in the world of financial advice. riabiz.com) Avise is a cooperative platform for advisers.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The deductibility phase-out is based on filing status, income (MAGI), and whether or not the individual(s) are eligible to participate in a retirement plan at work. Each time you take money out from individual retirement accounts, you won’t need to pay taxes on the proportion of nondeductible contributions to all IRA assets.

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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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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 11, 2023

Podcasts Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with Mark Miller, author of "Retirement Reboot: Commonsense Financial Strategies for Getting Back on Track." (the-long-view.simplecast.com) the-long-view.simplecast.com) A discussion about when it is time to adjust your retirement plans.

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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.

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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.

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Integrity Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

There are many important birthdays when it comes to retirement planning. So, as you approach your retirement, it’s crucial to have a few of these in mind as key milestones. 1] IRA holders can contribute $7,500 a year to their accounts. [1] 1] But you can begin to claim at 62 if that fits into your financial plan.

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Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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Abnormal Returns

MARCH 15, 2023

wsj.com) Retirement Retirement planning is a moving target. humbledollar.com) Retirement is, in part, about declaring career victory. contessacapitaladvisors.com) Personal finance Early retirement doesn't mean you shouldn't fund your retirement accounts.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The fastest way to find out your new benefit amount is to access your personal my Social Security account to view the COLA notice online. The annual maximum Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limits for 2025 will be $4,300 for self-only coverage and $8,550 for family coverage.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 17, 2023

Like native-born workers, foreign workers need to think about saving for retirement, planning for their children’s college, managing healthcare costs, and all manner of other financial goals. For example, the tax benefits of certain accounts can sometimes work in the other direction if a non-U.S.-born citizens.

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Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

podcasts.apple.com) Retirement Why working longer isn't necessarily a good retirement plan. cnbc.com) Retirement is an opportunity to let go of stuff you are carrying around. tonyisola.com) No one cares more about your retirement than you. rogersplanning.blogspot.com) Questions to ask when assessing when to retire.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Seasoned financial advisors have likely worked with clients with a wide variety of workplace retirement accounts, which can vary in terms of their investment offerings, fees, and other characteristics. In 2022, the TSP underwent a series of changes impacting its many account holders. But given that the U.S.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 1, 2024

This month's edition kicks off with the news that held-away asset management platform Pontera has raised $60 million in venture capital funding as advisors increasingly seek to directly manage clients' 401(k) and other outside assets – although an ongoing investigation by Washington state regulators over whether advisors' use of Pontera violates (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

While future retirees can find nonreduced benefit estimates on their Social Security statements or online accounts, those already receiving benefits don't have access to this information – making it necessary to find a different way to predict how much their payments will increase once the law is fully implemented.

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Darrow Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Unlike most types of retirement plans, the SEP IRA is funded by the employer. A SEP IRA (Simplified Employee Pension Individual Retirement Account) is a type of retirement plan specifically designed for self-employed individuals and small business owners. What is a SEP IRA? Who is an eligible employee?

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 28, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" — this week’s edition kicks off with the news that following previous guidance regarding obligations under Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) regarding account recommendations and conflicts of interest, the SEC released a new bulletin this week focusing on the duty (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 19, 2024

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 13, 2023

Also in industry news this week: A study suggests that simplification is the top reason consumers combine their investment accounts, signaling that the onboarding process for new advisory client assets is a value-add in itself.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 31, 2024

In late 2019, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, introducing several significant changes to retirement planning. This allows the account to grow on a tax-deferred basis, with income to beneficiaries being taxed when distributions are made.

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AdvicePay

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Are you aware that you have the capability to streamline billing on held-away accounts using AdvicePay and Pontera? Your expertise in advising on 401(k) retirement plans deserves proper compensation, even when direct billing to the plan isn't feasible.

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Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Give with a Donor-Advised Fund A donor-advised fund (DAF) can be a powerful financial planning tool for charitable giving that offers you some measure of control as to how and when the donation will be made. You can deposit money into the account now, receive the tax benefit, and then make the donation in your own time.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Some self-directed retirement account platforms allow Solo 401(k)s as well. Most major custodians and brokerage firms welcome these accounts and make the process of opening and funding your account easy. You will also want to inquire about any and all account fees. Investment flexibility . Photo credit: Flickr.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Notably, this decision has provided both qualitative and quantitative benefits for these advisors, as 85% said they now have more control over their future and 80% saw their assets under management subsequently grow, with a median increase of 42%.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

While this process might seem relatively straightforward, there are many reporting requirements for non-deductible IRAs (through IRS Form 8606) and numerous IRS rules around timing and accounting that can quickly turn this seemingly simple strategy into a literal lifetime of extra paperwork filing required of the taxpayer if completed incorrectly.

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