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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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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Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 26, 2024

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Carson Wealth

MARCH 7, 2024

By Jake Anderson, CFP ® , Wealth Planner When helping clients begin retirement planning, the same questions often arise: What should my retirement plan look like? Your lifestyle, goals, family situation, and risk tolerance will give a unique signature to your retirement plan. How much should I be saving?

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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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The Chicago Financial Planner

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

One of the best tax deductions for a small business owner is funding a retirement plan. Beyond any tax deduction you are saving for your own retirement. You deserve a comfortable retirement. If you don’t plan for your own retirement who will? You need to start a retirement plan today. Self-employed?

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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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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

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Unlike most types of retirement plans, the SEP IRA is funded by the employer. Here’s more on what a SEP IRA is, tax benefits, contribution limits, and important deadlines. The SEP IRA is a straightforward and cost-effective way for small business owners to save for retirement. What is a SEP IRA? An employer with one (e.g.

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WiserAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) feature useful tax advantages that make them a popular savings vehicle. One possible outcome of ‘superfunding’ an HSA, however, is that the account owner may not actually use up all of their HSA funds over their lifetime, which can have significant tax consequences. Read More.

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Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 28, 2022

While everyone has different financial goals and objectives, one smart strategy can be to reap the benefits of tax-advantaged accounts to help mitigate your tax burden, whether for today or down the road. What Are Tax-Advantaged Accounts? . There are two types of tax-advantaged accounts: .

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 7, 2024

That's because, depending on the beneficiaries' individual situations, different types of assets will have different tax characteristics when inherited, which might make particular assets better or worse for different beneficiaries depending on their tax circumstances.

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Tobias Financial

AUGUST 7, 2024

The IRS has recently issued new regulations clarifying the rules for required minimum distributions (RMDs) from inherited retirement accounts. If an account owner fails to withdraw the full amount of the RMD by the due date, the owner is subject to an excise tax equal to 25% of the amount not withdrawn.

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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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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 backdoor Roth conversions).

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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 backdoor Roth conversions).

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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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Integrity Financial Planning

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Optimizing your retirement savings takes more than just making sure your IRA isn’t at risk in this market. 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.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 29, 2024

Small business owners often treat their businesses not only as their source of income during their working years, but also as an asset that can be sold to fund their retirement. One way to reduce the tax impact of selling a small business is by using an installment sale. Under IRC Sec. Under IRC Sec. Read More.

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Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 14, 2024

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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. Maybe you have a growing family.

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Carson Wealth

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Retirement is an exciting milestone—a time to leave behind the hustle and bustle of work and embrace a new chapter filled with more freedom and opportunities to enjoy life. Planning well in advance ensures that your retirement years will be financially secure, fulfilling, and less stressful than your working years.

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Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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WiserAdvisor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

While these can be avoided, there is another cash outflow that can considerably lower your savings and returns and is also hard to avoid – tax. Tax planning is essential. Tax is charged on every penny you earn. Tax evasion is a crime, and missing tax payments can lead to legal hassles that can be hard to get out of.

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WiserAdvisor

APRIL 12, 2023

When planning for retirement, one of the most important decisions you will likely make is which type of retirement account to use. The Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and the pre-tax retirement account are two common options. What is a pre-tax retirement account?

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Carson Wealth

JULY 7, 2022

Once upon a time, people would put money in their 401(k) or IRA accounts and know that – should their retirement savings outlive them – their loved ones would inherit the rest and all would essentially be well. . How Did the SECURE Act Affect Inherited Retirement Accounts? Convert the Accounts to a Roth IRA.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Managing cash flow in retirement is a crucial aspect of financial planning that can feel daunting after decades of receiving regular paychecks. Expense Evaluation : Next, list all outgoing expenses, accounting for both fixed and variable costs. This income-related monthly adjusted amount (IRMAA) will kick in 2 years post retirement.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Roth conversions are, in essence, a way to pay income taxes on pre-tax retirement funds in exchange for future tax-free growth and withdrawals. Conversely, if the opposite is true and the converted funds would be taxed at a lower rate upon withdrawal in the future, then it makes more sense not to convert.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

APRIL 2, 2024

Northwestern Mutual published a report about the state of retirement and of course all the numbers are grim. million to retire, up about 50% from 2020, while the average retirement account balance is $88,000. I've been pushing back on the idea of have a number, a retirement number, for a very long time.

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Integrity Financial Planning

APRIL 12, 2023

For some, taxes are a major expense, so it’s vital that you are strategic about your taxes, both now and in the future. If your tax rate is in the high 20s and 30s, that bill could amount to a high portion of your total costs. Having the right person helping you with taxes can make all the difference.

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WiserAdvisor

MARCH 13, 2024

Achieving financial freedom in retirement requires meticulous planning, dedicated effort, and strategic management. Within this framework, the concept of the five pillars of retirement planning emerges as a valuable strategy. Without a solid plan, you risk drifting without direction.

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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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Talon Wealth

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Retirement planning can be intimidating, especially if you need help figuring out where to start. Determine When to Start Saving When it comes to saving for retirement, earlier is almost always better. Create a Budget Creating a budget allows you to track your expenses and ensure you’re saving enough for retirement.

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Talon Wealth

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We all know retirement is an important milestone that requires careful planning. Of course, one of the most important aspects of retirement planning is managing retirement taxes. Taxes can significantly impact the amount of money you’ll have for retirement. This can be a mistake.

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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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Good Financial Cents

JANUARY 19, 2023

A major decision in retirement planning is whether to make pre-tax or Roth (after-tax) 401k contributions. Pre-tax contributions go into your retirement account with money that has not been taxed, and then taxes will be paid when the funds are withdrawn in retirement.

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