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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What Is a Safe Harbor 401(k)?
Part of the Small Business Job Protection Act, this type of 401(k) makes it easier for small businesses to offer retirement plans to their employees.
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Is Your IRA Protected from Creditors in Bankruptcy?
Can creditors take some or part of your IRA funds if you file for bankruptcy? Learn more about the federal protections that exist and to what extent they protect your IRAs.
