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From Tax-Deferred to Tax-Free: Navigating Taxes in Retirement
Here are some considerations to keep in mind to help you spend less of your retirement savings and Social Security benefits on taxes.
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) Published
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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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How a Backdoor Roth IRA Works (and Its Drawbacks)
High earners can get around income limits on Roth IRA contributions by converting other IRA accounts to Roths, but there are some caveats.
By Bruce Willey, JD, CPA 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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Six Reasons a Roth IRA Conversion Makes Sense
Avoiding higher taxes in retirement, having no RMDs and leaving your heirs a tax-free inheritance are just some of the reasons to switch to a Roth IRA.
By Kevin Webb, CFP® Last updated
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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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What You Can Do Now to Avoid Paying Higher Taxes in 2026
Tax rates are set to increase once the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act sunsets at the end of 2025, but steps you take now could put you in a better financial position.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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Year-End Tax Planning for a Financially Healthier Retirement
Getting your tax ducks in a row for the end of the year can decrease your tax liability and make the most of your income, now and in retirement.
By Ryan Marston, Investment Adviser Representative Published