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Personal finance links: retirement preparedness

Abnormal Returns

(morningstar.com) The upside of a qualified charitable distribution or QCD. whitecoatinvestor.com) Aging These are the four phases of retirement. theretirementmanifesto.com) What you need to know about health care if you retire before age 65? wsj.com) Companies need to be more flexible when it comes to retirement.

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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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Unlocking an Advisor’s Gamma for Optimal Retirement Income Distribution

Wealth Management

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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Your Retirement Planning Starter Pack

Carson Wealth

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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529-To-Roth IRA Rollovers: Taking Advantage Of The New Option To Move Education Savings To Retirement Savings

Nerd's Eye View

Because of the strict limitations on when and how the 529-to-Roth rollover can be done , it has limited usefulness as a planning tool beyond its intended purpose of giving individuals with overfunded 529 plans an opportunity to reallocate some of those funds tax-free towards their retirement savings. Read More.

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You Shouldn’t Always Delay IRA Distributions

Darrow Wealth Management

just upended retirement planning…again. The age when retirees must begin drawing from non-Roth retirement accounts increases to 73 in 2023, then 75 in 2033. However, it doesn’t mean that delaying IRA distributions is the right move for everyone. The IRS may also require annual distributions during this window.

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Getting Ready for Retirement? Take These Essential Steps for a Smooth Transition

Carson Wealth

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.