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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Advisor Perspectives

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Retirement plan savers looking to mitigate the risk of higher taxes in the future may benefit from making after-tax contributions to employer plans, which may be transferred to Roth accounts. Our Bill Cass details a “mega backdoor” Roth strategy.

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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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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

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MainStreet Financial Planning

OCTOBER 24, 2024

One powerful but often overlooked tool is the Health Savings Account (HSA). Whether you’re new to HSAs or looking to optimize your existing one, this guide will break down everything you need to know about these tax-advantaged accounts. Tax-free growth: Any interest or investment earnings grow tax-free.

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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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Carson Wealth

AUGUST 23, 2022

Retirement plans like 401(k)s and traditional or Roth IRAs can be an easy and effective way to save for retirement. Many investors favor these accounts for their significant tax advantages, which can include tax-deductible contributions. . However, not all retirement plan contributions are tax deductible.

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Getting Your Financial Ducks In A Row

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

While it’s generally a good idea to defer as much income as possible into your available IRAs, 401(k)s and Roth accounts, as with everything else in life, too much of a good thing can be a problem as well. Whereas retirement plan assets do not receive this treatment.

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Your Richest Life

APRIL 15, 2024

For many people, the extent of their retirement planning includes signing up for the plan at work – which is often more of a starting point than a comprehensive retirement plan. Here are some of the most common ones: 401(k) – A 401(k) is a retirement plan available through employers for employees.

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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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Your Richest Life

JUNE 14, 2024

You can also get to that number by asking yourself some fundamental questions: What age do you plan to retire? How many years do you have until you hit retirement? Where do your retirement accounts stand now? How do you plan to spend your retirement? Moving, traveling, hobbies, etc.)

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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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Integrity Financial Planning

MARCH 13, 2023

Over the course of your life, you have probably acquired several different retirement accounts, and you have likely considered many kinds of retirement strategies. 401(k) This is the most common kind of retirement account. 1] Traditional IRA IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

MARCH 14, 2024

As April 15th approaches, taxpayers across the country are gearing up to fulfill their annual obligation – filing taxes. Whether you’ve already submitted your returns or are yet to tackle the paperwork, now is the perfect time for a tax check-up. Other Resources Should I do my own taxes?

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WiserAdvisor

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Retirement planning is an essential aspect of financial security, especially as one transitions from a phase of regular income to relying on savings and investments. With increased life expectancy, the modern retirement plan may need to account for not only a longer life but also for the increased expectations during this phase.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JULY 17, 2023

How you handle taxes and when you are taxed are two of the most important factors when it comes to retirement planning. There are also Roth 401(k)s that have a similar tax treatment but are subject to some different rules.

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Talon Wealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Even though retirees have contributed throughout their careers, a portion of those benefits could still be taxed, depending on your total income. Here’s how it breaks down for 2023-2024: If a couple’s total retirement income is between $32,000 and $44,000, up to 50% of Social Security benefits could be taxable.

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Envision Wealth Planning

MARCH 24, 2022

Retirement planning for women can be trickier than most people may think. Most women I talk to are more concerned about paying less in taxes today than when they retire. For example, what if a $2,400 refund leads you to pay $100,000 more in taxes over your life? Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA).

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Talon Wealth

OCTOBER 26, 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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Carson Wealth

JUNE 2, 2023

by Jake Anderson, Paraplanner Retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs allow individuals to save for their future in a tax advantaged manner. IRA and 401(k) contributions are often tax deductible and gains are tax deferred – meaning you may only pay taxes when you withdraw money from your account.

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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 15, 2024

(thinkadvisor.com) Vanguard is entering the cash management space with the Cash Plus Account. citywire.com) Taxes There simply aren't enough tax preparers to go around. obliviousinvestor.com) It's hard to say you are a holistic financial adviser without tax management. riaintel.com) HNW clients want additional services.

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Darrow Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

If you’ve just inherited a retirement account like an IRA or 401(k) from a parent, sibling, or relative, you may be unsure about what your options are and what to do next. Most non-spouse beneficiaries inheriting an IRA, 401(k), or retirement account from the original account owner must take the money in 10 years.

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Carson Wealth

JUNE 28, 2023

Your retirement income plan may be sending up bubbles, too, whether around Social Security, retirement account distributions, taxes or somewhere else – and these holes need to be patched up right away. So, to help your retirement plan be more airtight, let’s look at a few of the common leaks.

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Fortune Financial

JULY 28, 2022

When you are presented with the option to distribute your assets, you will have the choice to roll them into an IRA or place the stock into a taxable account and then roll the remaining assets into an IRA or 401(k). In addition, shares of employer securities for the NUA must be moved in-kind to a taxable brokerage account.

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 24, 2024

What do you need to optimally complete and file your taxes? This article covers a comprehensive list of the most common forms, documents, and information needed to file taxes. If you need a cheat sheet, download our 1-page tax prep checklist. Use this tax prep checklist as a tool to save time ahead of tax filing.

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Integrity Financial Planning

OCTOBER 17, 2022

There are rules and regulations that can help you avoid higher taxes and penalty fees and help you structure your income to minimize taxes. Know these 3 ages that can help you get the most out of your retirement accounts. 3 Now, many retirees have more time to let their retirement savings grow tax-free.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

There are many tax planning strategies that allow financial advisors to demonstrate the ongoing value they provide to clients in exchange for the fees they charge. Part of this value is understanding the detailed nuances that make a strategy effective and implementing it correctly, avoiding issues with the IRS down the line.

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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 shift has led financial advisors to explore new strategies for mitigating the resulting tax-planning challenges.

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Nationwide Financial

JANUARY 26, 2023

Key Takeaways: 2023 could be a really good year to fund a Roth account because of low tax rates and changes to how the standard deduction, tax brackets, and retirement account contribution limits are adjusted for inflation. Plus, you’ll be increasing your tax diversification for retirement.

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Fortune Financial

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Unknown global markets and volatility could erode retirement accounts. When we look at projected healthcare costs for an average retired couple in 2022, the amount needed to cover healthcare expenses approaches approximately $315,000 after tax. What Is A Health Savings Account? That isn’t the case with an HSA.

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Integrity Financial Planning

MAY 8, 2023

You may know plenty about the differences between traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs, as well as the risks to your IRAs in this market, but what happens to an IRA (or other retirement account) that still has money in it when its owner passes away? 1, 2, 3, 5] [link] [4] [link] The post What Happens to Inherited Retirement Accounts?

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

AUGUST 18, 2022

At 50 though, you do need to have some context for how viable your idea of retirement is. Certainly not from that account balance, a bunch of cash flow positive real estate could be a different story. Not sure I will participate because of how uninteresting our accounts are. Time and health are more important than money.

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Park Place Financial

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Retirement Planning 5 Ways to Catch Up on Retirement Planning Later in Life Schedule a Complimentary Financial Review CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE. Retirement is a significant investment, which is why so many financial experts recommend establishing goals and starting when still a younger adult. SIMPLE 401(ks) and IRAs

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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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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Because many taxpayers earn too much to make pre-tax IRA contributions as they have a 401(k) at work. Although any investor with earned income can make a non-deductible contribution to an IRA (up to $7,000 in 2024-2025 if under age 50) and still take advantage of tax-deferred growth, it still may not be advisable. Yes and no.

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Integrity Financial Planning

MAY 16, 2023

In most cases, you can’t actually keep your money in your retirement accounts forever. Even if you don’t need the money from your retirement accounts, many of them will require you to begin withdrawing from them when you are 73 years old. [1] 4] So why can’t you just leave your money in your account?

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