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2 IRA Changes to Consider Right Now, Thanks to the SECURE Act
IRAs Quick: Who did you list as your IRA beneficiary? If you answered your children or grandchildren, not your spouse, you might want to change that ASAP.
By Rhian Horgan Published
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4 Ways Women Can Win with the SECURE Act
retirement The legislation wasn’t designed only for women, but there are four distinct ways they can take advantage with these retirement planning opportunities.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Don't Panic If You're Turning 70½ This Year and Get an RMD Statement in the Mail
retirement Thanks to the SECURE Act, RMDs aren't required until you turn age 72.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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How Much Can You Contribute to a 401(k) for 2020?
401(k)s The 401(k) contribution limit increased by $500 for 2020. Plus, workers 50 and older can also save an extra amount for retirement.
By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Published
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How Much Can You Contribute to a Roth 401(k) for 2020?
401(k)s The Roth 401(k) contribution limit increased by $500 for 2020. Workers 50 and older can save an extra amount for retirement.
By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Published
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How Much Can You Contribute to a SEP IRA for 2020?
IRAs The maximum SEP IRA contribution is higher for 2020 than it was for 2019.
By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Published
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Buttress a Nest Egg With a Cash Stash
Making Your Money Last That cash bucket will come in handy if your riskier accounts, such as stocks or bonds, are in a bear market.
By John Waggoner Published
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Pros, Cons and Possible Disasters after SECURE Act
IRAs Sweeping retirement changes were just signed into law that bring both positives (for savers) and potentially disastrous consequences (for heirs). Here are five important things everyone should do right now.
By Jamie P. Hopkins, Esq., CFP, RICP Published
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Financial Surprises Retirees (and Those About to Retire) Want to Avoid
Making Your Money Last Even the most diligent pre-retiree planner can get tripped up by unpleasant financial surprises. Follow these tips.
By Mary Kane Published
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