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Are You a DIY Retirement Planner? Four Things You Need to Know
While saving is a huge part of retirement planning, tax efficiency and estate planning can be just as important, especially once you actually retire.
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Tax-Smart Strategies for Account Withdrawals
Understanding the best way to tap your IRAs and other accounts can help you preserve your savings and lower your tax bill.
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IRA vs Roth vs 401(k): Which Do You Pick?
All offer great tax breaks as you save for retirement. In addition, there are 403(b), SEP and SIMPLE plans and more. But don't worry. It’s hard to go wrong.
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Roth Conversions: The Case for and Against Them
Roth IRAs Have you been tempted to jump on the Roth IRA conversions bandwagon? Check out the pros and cons to see if they make sense for you.
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Should You Take Your Pension as a Lump Sum?
The answer depends on multiple factors, such as what your alternative investment options would be, whether you want to leave money to a beneficiary and more.
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5 Ways to Catch Up on Retirement Savings
If you’re in your highest-earning years, you can make up for lost time.
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What to Know Before You Inherit an IRA
Managing the taxes that come with an inherited IRA takes smart planning, especially since the SECURE Act eliminated the 'stretch IRA' game plan for most folks.
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Naming Beneficiaries for Inherited IRAs: What You Need to Know
The rules for how to handle an inherited IRA differ depending on the beneficiary, and you should also consider the tax implications of required minimum distributions (RMDs).
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How to Optimize Your RMDs in Retirement
No matter where you are in your financial journey, many options are available, including eliminating RMDs altogether through Roth conversions.
