IRAs
News, insights and expert analysis on iras from the team at Kiplinger.
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You've Just Inherited an IRA: What Do You Do Now?
The rules on inherited defined contribution plans (not just IRAs) seem like a moving target, but here’s what you need to know (as the rules stand now).
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Remember: Retirement Accounts Are Not All Taxed the Same
How you handle your pre-tax and after-tax accounts can make a big difference in your income in retirement and the legacy you leave.
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Is Your Financial Adviser Doing a Good Job for You?
If your meetings focus only on investment returns, that’s a problem. These 10 questions can help you determine if your financial adviser is being lazy.
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Pros and Cons of Adding Alternative Investments to Diversify Your IRA
The potential for higher returns from alternative investments such as real estate and private equity comes with some risks. Are they right for you?
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Three Strategies to Organize Your Retirement Accounts
Streamlining your accounts and investments, which helps you to know where all your money is and gives you more control over it, is key to a sustainable retirement.
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Should You Roll Over Your Retirement Plan When You Retire?
Here are some pros and cons of leaving your money in the company retirement plan when you retire vs. rolling it over to an IRA.
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Lower Taxes on Required Minimum Distributions
Tax Breaks Congress has given retirees more time to take required distributions from their retirement accounts. But postponing withdrawals could cost you a lot of money.
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9 Tax Deadlines for April 18
tax deadline Between requesting a tax extension, making IRA or HSA contributions, and meeting other tax deadlines, there's more to do on Tax Day than just filing your federal income tax return.
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Save More for Retirement in 2023 Thanks to Higher IRA and 401(k) Contribution Limits
If you're saving for retirement, you can contribute a lot more to an IRA, 401(k), or other retirement account in 2023.
