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Posted on January 28, 2020
Roth conversions can be a powerful tax and retirement planning technique. The idea behind most Roth conversions is to take money from an IRA and convert it to a Roth IRA. Essentially, you’re paying taxes today instead of paying taxes in the future.
Continue Reading! 10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Posted on December 6, 2019
Estate planning and end of life planning are about taking control of your situation. Death and long-term care later in life might be hard to fathom right now, but we can’t put off planning out of fear of the unknown or because it’s unpleasant. Don’t wait for life to happen to you, though.
4 Ways To Improve Your Estate Plan
Posted on November 11, 2019
Most people want to plan for a good life and a good retirement, so why not plan for a good end of life, too? Let’s look at four ways you can refine your estate plan, protect your assets and create a level of control and certainty for your loved ones.
How to start an emergency fund when you live paycheck to paycheck
Posted on November 1, 2019
Leslie Thompson offered several actionable tips on building an emergency fund to Jill Cornfield of CNBC.com, beginning with reducing debt and then establishing long term savings.
401(k) Secrets: Capitalize On Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA)
Posted on February 19, 2019
Employer-sponsored retirement plans like 401(k)s offer a lot of savings, investment, and tax advantages, but you have to be paying attention to make the most of them. Some of the best tax strategies with retirement savings can be complex and require a good bit of planning, without which the …
Test Your Annuity Acuity: An Advanced True/False Quiz
Posted on February 6, 2019
Despite wanting and needing more guaranteed income in retirement, many Americans are hesitant to purchase an annuity to provide that income. Some of this hesitancy is due to misconceptions around the products and how they can best be used to support a secure retirement.