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Distribution Planning Retirement 
Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 28, 2025
Also in industry news this week: A recent survey indicates that younger "DIY" investors are more likely to be interested in working with a human advisor than their older counterparts, suggesting an opportunity for advisors to tap into this demographic (perhaps by setting minimum planning fees that ensure these clients can be served profitably today (..)
Wealth Management
APRIL 11, 2024
Accumulation-phase planning software won't cut it for solving your clients' complex retirement income puzzles, but there are dedicated applications that can.
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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close
What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!
Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments
Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Is The Key To Better Spend Management
Carson Wealth
DECEMBER 20, 2024
While many people approach their financial planning with careful strategy, its easy to overlook the same level of intention when it comes to charitable giving. Lets explore several potentially effective financial planning tools that may help you maximize your impact and meet your philanthropic goals. government.
Wealth Management
JUNE 26, 2024
Notice 2024-55 clarifies two exceptions to the 10% additional tax.
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Also in industry news this week: NASAA has proposed an amendment to its broker-dealer conduct model rule that would restrict the use of the terms “advisor” and “adviser” for broker-dealers and their registered representatives who are not also investment advisers or investment adviser representatives A recent study suggests that (..)
The Chicago Financial Planner
OCTOBER 21, 2021
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. The rising cost of healthcare in retirement .
Wealth Management
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Act regarding individual retirement accounts, including changing when the first required minimum distribution can be made from the account, new rules for inhe The panel of experts will discuss and answer questions about the changes made by SECURE 2.0
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 4, 2023
Financial advisors have a wide range of strategies at their disposal to create financial plans for their clients. And when it comes to retirement planning, one popular technique is the use of ‘guardrails’, which set an initial monthly withdrawal rate that can be later adjusted as the size of the client’s portfolio changes.
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Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
From a financial planning perspective, the seeming implication of a likely rise in future tax rates would be that, given a choice between being taxed on income today or deferring that tax to the future, it makes more sense to be taxed today when taxes are lower than they'll be in the future.
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Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 26, 2024
Traditionally, the challenge in using a 529 plan to save for higher education expenses has been figuring out how much to save to cover the beneficiary's college costs without overshooting and saving more in the 529 plan than is actually needed. The Secure 2.0
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Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Among the several different types of retirement plans that are available to self-employed workers, solo 401(k) plans can offer the most flexibility and the ability to contribute the highest amount of tax-advantaged savings.
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Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 2, 2023
Which means that financial advisors can play an important role in adoption planning – helping clients strategically plan for the costs involved in the process, including accessing tax credits that can significantly defray these expenses. At the same time, adoption can be expensive, with costs that can add up to $70,000 or more.
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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
APRIL 1, 2025
understand the value of qualified charitable distributions (QCD). Not only does this money count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD), but the donation is made tax-free, and the funds dont count toward your total taxable income. Note: This only applies to U.S.-based
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The Big Picture
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Recall last week , we were discussing thinking about the impact of retiring Baby Boomers on the equity markets and of rising rates on housing. The demographic question touches on a big issue: $6 trillion dollars in 650,000 (401k) retirement plans held by 10s of millions of Americans.
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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.
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.
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 29, 2023
Jeff is the Owner and Founder of Cypress Financial Planning, an independent RIA based in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, that oversees $275 million in assets under management for 380 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Jeff Jones.
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MainStreet Financial Planning
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
As December unfolds, it’s easy to overlook year-end tax planning amid the holiday hustle. Maximize Your Retirement Contributions: Enhancing your retirement savings not only secures your future but also offers immediate tax benefits. However, dedicating a few moments now can lead to significant savings come tax season.
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Covisum
JANUARY 9, 2023
is significant legislation signed into law on December 20, 2022, and is expected to have several impacts on retirement income planning. It contains several provisions designed to improve Americans' retirement security, including later required minimum distributions (RMDs), 529-to-Roth rollovers, and other tax planning opportunities.
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Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 13, 2023
From there, we have several articles on retirement planning: The latest rules for 2023 Required Minimum Distributions from inherited retirement accounts. Why relying on Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) to support the bulk of retirement income needs could be risky.
eMoney Advisor
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Whether they are on the cusp of retirement or living as a retiree, this is an impactful time of transition. Navigating the Retirement Transition with “Switches” Because the transition to retirement is dynamic and requires financial, lifestyle, and social choices, clients need a full understanding of their “switches” or options.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 23, 2022
”, a series of measures that will have significant impacts on the world of retirement planning. A review of financial planning actions, from tax-loss harvesting to charitable giving, that have a December 31 deadline.
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 1, 2023
Rowe Price has acquired Retiree Income, the parent company of popular retirement income planning software SSAnalyzer and Income Solver, to put its resources behind developing and distributing the company’s planning tools (albeit perhaps more to its retail and employee retirement plan clients than to advisors?).
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Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 25, 2024
What's unique about Chris, though, is how he has built a highly efficient solo practice that allows him to work fewer than 25 hours/ week to have more time for his family and managed to cut his hours down by relentlessly focusing on only the financial planning tasks that really truly matter most to his clients… and either outsourcing, or just (..)
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Harness Wealth
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Proactive year-end tax planning can lead to significant savings and set you up for financial success in the new year. Checklist: Year-end Tax Planning Strategies Review the following tax strategies with your tax advisor and/or financial advisor before the end of the year. GET STARTED 1. For those over 50, the limit is $8,000.
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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 (..)
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
From there, we have several articles on investment planning: While I Bonds have received significant attention during the past year, TIPS could be an attractive alternative for many client situations. A survey showing how millionaires allocate their assets and the importance they place on the recommendations of their financial advisors.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Also in industry news this week: Most businesses that operate in the U.S., Also in industry news this week: Most businesses that operate in the U.S., Also in industry news this week: Most businesses that operate in the U.S., Also in industry news this week: Most businesses that operate in the U.S.,
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. Again, all eligible employees must be covered by the plan.
Darrow Wealth Management
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Congress is once again poised to make sweeping changes to the retirement and tax rules in the last two weeks of the year. retirement changes. retirement changes. Raise the required minimum distribution age. 529 plan to Roth IRA rollovers. The Secure Act 2.0 is expected to become law later this week.
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Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
From there, we have several articles on tax planning: How advisors can add value for their clients by managing their exposure to mutual fund capital gains distributions. A new research study suggests that delaying taxes in retirement is often not the optimal course of action.
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. Know these 3 ages that can help you get the most out of your retirement accounts. At age 50, workers with certain qualified retirement plans can make annual “catch-up” contributions in addition to their normal contributions.
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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. Consider new expenses like healthcare before Medicare coverage begins and subtract any expenses that will no longer apply in retirement, such as commuting or work-related clothing.
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Getting Your Financial Ducks In A Row
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
When you have the bulk of your financial assets in retirement plans, you might accidentally expose yourself to some risks that you haven’t thought about… since retirement plan assets are much more likely to be impacted by changes to legislation – as we have seen in the past. No related posts.
Getting Your Financial Ducks In A Row
OCTOBER 17, 2022
In 1974, Congress passed the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) that, among many other provisions, provided for the implementation of the Individual Retirement Arrangement. The Education IRA was also introduced, with features similar to the Roth IRA (non-deductible but tax-free upon qualified distribution).
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Integrity Financial Planning
AUGUST 28, 2022
Understand the basics first, and then create an estate plan. Wills and trusts are both important estate planning tools with important differences. A will ensures property is distributed after your passing, according to your wishes, while a trust goes into effect as soon as you create it. A Will vs. a Trust.
Darrow Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
If you think retirement planning moves stop at retirement, think again. Although it won’t make sense in every situation, retirement can be a unique opportunity for Roth conversions for some investors. For high earners, converting an IRA to a Roth IRA while you’re still working could be the worst time of all.
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Carson Wealth
AUGUST 4, 2022
When putting away for retirement, we often dream about all the things we’ll be able to do with that money – traveling, going out to eat, maybe trying new hobbies. . Of course, there are always the everyday household expenses to account for in your post-retirement budget. Ways to Start Planning Early for Retirement Health Care Costs.
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Integrity Financial Planning
JUNE 27, 2023
However, it is a common goal for retirees to create and maintain generational wealth in retirement. The Foundations of Financial Planning Proper financial planning is widely considered the first step to building generational wealth. [1] Instead, it’s about knowing your options and executing a plan with consistency.
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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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Darrow Wealth Management
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Planning can help optimize annual RMDs depending on your goals and cash flow needs. Mandatory withdrawals from retirement accounts begin for most taxpayers at age 72. For example, what’s the best time of year to take required minimum distributions, how to reinvest it, or if you can avoid paying tax on RMDs.
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Nerd's Eye View
JULY 19, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that Charles Schwab and other brokerage platforms are planning to increase the interest rates they pay on client cash held in their platform or cash sweep programs, which could boost the income of clients who maintain a cash (..)
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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Integrity Financial Planning
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
One way of thinking about retirement is that it happens in phases. Phase 1: Pre-retirement (Approximately Ages 50-62) This is around the age when you will start to have a sense of what you have saved and what your expenses might look like. When you are 20 years old, it can be hard to picture what retirement might look like for you.
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