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5 Reasons You’ll Blow Up Your Retirement Plan
Life never stops changing, and since a retirement plan is all about your needs and goals, you should plan to adjust as your landscape shifts.
By Jacob Schroeder, Manager of Investor Education • Published
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When It Comes to Cash Yields, Cash Is No Longer Trash
With rising interest rates, have we entered a new era of attractive yield on cash and cash equivalents?
By Brian Murphy • Published
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Even After a Year Like 2022, Your Retirement Income Plan Can Stay on Course
Predictions about what the markets will do or how the economy will perform are often wrong. That’s why it’s better to “prepare” rather than “predict,” and that requires establishing some basic assumptions.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative • Published
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Financial Power of Attorney
Financial power of attorney is a powerful tool in your estate planning tool belt, but by failing to name a backup and granting overbroad gifting powers, you could stumble into some serious consequences.
By Allison L. Lee, Esq. • Published
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The Downside of Delaying RMDs
Thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act, the age for required minimum distributions is going up. However, don't automatically assume you'll benefit from this change.
By Jackie Stewart • Published
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Catch-Up Contributions to Retirement Accounts Boosted By SECURE Act 2.0
Americans approaching retirement age can now squirrel away more money in IRAs, 401(k)s, and other retirement accounts.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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Retirement Saver's Tax Credit Converted to "Saver's Match"
President Biden has signed legislation that turns the Saver's Credit into a government match to your retirement plan contributions.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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New RMD Rules: Starting Age, Penalties, Roth 401(k)s, and More
Making Your Money Last The SECURE 2.0 Act makes major changes to the required minimum distribution rules.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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Financial Planning vs. Investment Strategy: Which Is More Important?
If your experience with your financial adviser has been all about focusing on investment management rather than on holistic financial planning, you might want to consider a different approach.
By Michael E. Lewis II, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® • Published