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Retirement Tips for 2024 From Five Retirement Experts
From Rothifying IRAs to navigating changing tax laws, these fiduciary advisers share the recommendations they’re making to their clients this year.
By Pam Krueger Published
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Do You Have at Least $1 Million in Tax-Deferred Investments?
If the answer is yes, then this article is for you. Find out how you can keep more of that $1 million for yourself and away from Uncle Sam.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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Three Ways You Can Cut the Tax Stress of RMDs
You have to take them, but there are strategies you can apply to prevent required minimum distributions (RMDs) from stressing you out in retirement.
By Robert A. Guy, RICP® Published
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Three Ways You Can Take Advantage of Extended RMD Ages
The extra time, thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act, can be used to plan Roth conversions, consider tax breaks like qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) and reduce taxable accounts sooner at lower tax rates.
By Chris Heerlein, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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RMDs Deadline Is Coming: What if You Don’t Need the Money?
New rules affect the age when you have to take your RMDs and what the penalty is if you mess up. There are also options to delay or avoid taking them.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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One Key Rule for Understanding 2023 RMDs
RMDs Required minimum distribution (RMD) rules can be confusing, but there is a guideline that can help.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Don’t Let the 'Widow's Penalty' Blindside You: How to Prepare
If one spouse passes away, the surviving spouse could pay nearly double the amount of income taxes. Are you planning for this?
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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A One-Time Financial Plan: Valuable or Dangerous?
Financial planning is not a set-it-and-forget-it exercise. While a one-time plan can help in the moment, ongoing financial planning rolls with your changes.
By Pam Krueger Published
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How Is Your Post-Retirement Stacking Up? Three Key Questions
Financial planning doesn’t stop at retirement, so it’s important to keep track of how much income you actually need, what your income sources are and more.
By Chuck Cavanaugh Published