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New RMD Rules For Spousal Beneficiaries Of Retirement Accounts With SECURE 2.0’s “Spousal Election” Option

Nerd's Eye View

Among all the different types of retirement account beneficiaries, those who are the surviving spouse of the original account owner receive the most preferential tax treatment when it comes to distributing the account's assets after the owner's death. But the SECURE 2.0

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Health Savings Accounts – The Other Retirement Plan

The Chicago Financial Planner

Saving for retirement is a major undertaking for most of us. Health savings accounts (HSA) provide another vehicle to save for retirement. Many of you have the option to enroll in high-deductible insurance plans that allow the use of a health savings account via your employer. High deductible health insurance plans .

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IRS Notice 2023-54 Provides Welcome Relief To 10-Year Rule Beneficiaries And Retirement Account Owners Born In 1951

Nerd's Eye View

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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Why Pre-Tax Retirement Contributions Are Better Than Roth In Peak Earning Years (Even If Tax Rates Increase)

Nerd's Eye View

For example, if taxes were expected to rise in the future, it would be better to contribute to a Roth retirement account (which is taxed on the contribution, but not upon withdrawal) than to a traditional pre-tax account (which is tax-deductible today but is taxable on withdrawal). Read More.

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What to do After Inheriting a Retirement Account from a Parent

Darrow Wealth Management

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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What Happens to Inherited Retirement Accounts?

Integrity Financial Planning

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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What is a Vested Balance In Your Retirement Account?

WiserAdvisor

In retirement planning, the concept of vesting is more than a contractual formality; it serves as a retention tool that incentivizes employees to remain with their employer for a certain period. You may consult with a financial advisor to understand vested balances in detail and how you can maximize them to boost your retirement savings.