IRAs
News, insights and expert analysis on iras from the team at Kiplinger.
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Tap an IRA Early, Delay Social Securitysocial security This strategy could lower your lifetime tax bite, let you collect higher benefits and extend the longevity of your portfolio.
By Susan B. Garland
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Graduation Gifts to Build Good Money HabitsFinancial Planning The best graduation gift will help the young person in your life build savings and ramp up their money skills. Today's grads could use a break.
By Catherine Siskos
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Naming Beneficiaries for Inherited IRAs: What You Need to KnowThe rules for how to handle an inherited IRA differ depending on the beneficiary, and you should also consider the tax implications of required minimum distributions (RMDs).
By Patrick M. Simasko, J.D.
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Your Late IRA Contributions Have a Procrastination PenaltyThere’s a 15-month window to make your IRA contribution for any given tax year. The earlier you make it, the more you benefit from the compounding effect.
By Julie Virta, CFP®, CFA, CTFA
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Should an ESOP Be Your Only Retirement Account?When it comes to saving for retirement, diversification is critical. Consider building your nest egg with a combination of accounts in addition to an ESOP.
By Peter Newman, CFA
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How to Report QCDs on Your Tax Return: The Tax LetterThe Tax Letter Qualified charitable distributions, otherwise known as QCDs, can be tricky when it comes to tax reporting. We've got some pointers to help with filing.
By Joy Taylor
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Two Keys to a Happy Retirement: Health and Wealth PlansIt’s nearly impossible to have a successful retirement without taking care of both your physical health and your financial health. Here are five tips to help.
By Bradley Rosen
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IRA Rollover Rules: What You Need to KnowTax Letter Three important IRA rollover rules to remember. As always, getting taxes wrong can be costly.
By Joy Taylor
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Biden's New Retirement Adviser Proposal Targets 'Junk Fees'Retirement advisers would need to ensure that they prioritize investor interests under the new rule.
By Joey Solitro
