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How to Avoid the Tax Torpedo That Targets Wealthy RetireesIf you've saved millions for retirement, take cover from the "tax torpedo" of RMDs, IRMAA and the NIIT, which all conspire to spike your marginal tax rate.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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Are You a Woman Who Has No Time for Financial Planning?Many women forgo financial planning because it's just another thing to add to their lengthy to-do list. Here's why you should bump it to the top of your list.
By Beth Bosworth, CFP®
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If You're Too Rich for a Roth, Consider a Mega Backdoor RothA mega backdoor Roth IRA allows high-income earners to potentially move tens of thousands of dollars into a tax-free retirement account. This is how it works.
By Nancy Hite, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, RFC®
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Ask the Tax Editor: Will I be Audited by the IRS?Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on your chances of an IRS audit and audit red flags you should know.
By Joy Taylor
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From Pink Tax to Surveillance Pricing: Are You Paying More This Year Without Knowing It?Shopping Mother’s Day often highlights household spending and how pricing systems in 2026 can vary among consumers in ways that are hard to see.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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College Towns Are Becoming Retirement Destinations in 2026: How Does the Tax Math Add Up for Retirees?Retirement University and college towns offer a mix of cultural activity and healthcare access that appeals to some retirees. But the tax tradeoffs vary significantly depending on where you land.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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From Buying a New Car to Having a Baby: How the OBBBA Affects YouAs well as making many tax cuts permanent, the OBBBA introduced a host of thresholds, phaseouts and deductions that affect everyday taxpayers, including these key changes.
By Tracy Byrnes, CDFA®
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Converting to a Roth IRA? Don't Do It Like ThisYou might want to convert all of your retirement savings to a Roth in one go, but you could pay hundreds of thousands more in taxes than you'd have to.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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What are Annuities? The Different Types and How They WorkAnnuities are becoming more popular among savers who want peace of mind and a regular stream of income in retirement.
By Jacob Wolinsky
