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Roth IRA Conversions in the Summer? Why Now May Be the Sweet Spot
Converting now would enable you to spread a possible tax hit over more than one payment while reducing future taxes.
By Daniel Razvi, Esquire Published
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Is 2025 Your Year? Six Unmistakable Signs It's Time to Retire Now
Avoid costly mistakes: Discover if you're truly ready to join the 2025 retirement wave.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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Does Morningstar’s Retirement Withdrawal Advice Work for Investors?
The financial services firm’s guidance takes a different path than the traditional 4%-a-year strategy. Researchers compare the two to see how they stack up.
By Christy Bieber Published
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This 401(k) Withdrawal Snafu Could Knock Your Portfolio off Course
Few financial advisers have heard of this 401(k) withdrawal issue. Here's how to safeguard your portfolio.
By Adam Shell Published
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New RMD Rules: Starting Age, Penalties, Roth 401(k)s, and More
RMDs The SECURE 2.0 Act makes major changes to the required minimum distribution rules.
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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Treasury Deal Kills Trump’s ‘Revenge Tax’ After G7 Agreement
Tax Law A retaliatory tax that would have exposed U.S. jobs and retirement savings to risk is likely to be scrapped from Trump’s megabill.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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The Roth IRA Advantage: 10 Things Every Saver Needs to Understand
Financial Planning A Roth IRA can be a great way to save for retirement, as the accounts have no required minimum distributions and you can withdraw the money tax-free.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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529 to Roth IRA: Should You Rollover Unused 529 Funds?
Thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act, you can roll over funds from your 529 into a Roth IRA, as long as certain conditions are met.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Ask the Editor — Tax Questions on Disaster Losses and more
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on paper checks, hurricane losses, IRAs and timeshares.
By Joy Taylor Published
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