When to Use Pre-Tax vs Roth 401(k) Contributions
Should you make after-tax Roth or pre-tax contributions to your 401(k)? Roth accounts can be powerful wealth-building tools. But paying tax early doesn’t always make
Category: Updated for 2021
Worried About Taxes Going Up? 9 Ways To Reduce Tax
While there likely isn’t a magic bullet to wipe out your tax bill, there are ways to layer tax-efficiency into your plan. If you’re concerned
What the 4% Rule Gets Wrong About Retirement Income
The 4% rule is one of the most well-known rules of thumb in personal finance. The premise is simple: retirees can withdraw 4% of their
Net Unrealized Appreciation Rules for Company Stock in a 401(k)
If you have company stock in your 401(k), you may want to consider whether to take advantage of net unrealized appreciation at retirement. Under the
Will Tax Hikes Hurt Stocks? Impact of Tax Rates on the S&P 500
Between the Biden tax plans and other bills already before Congress, it’s likely that some level of tax legislation will make its way into law
4 Ways the Secure Act 2.0 Would Change Retirement Planning
If passed, the ‘Secure Act 2.0’ would significantly alter the retirement landscape. Officially called the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021, the bill is
5 Financial Tasks to Prioritize in the New Year
There’s no better time than the present to get your finances ready for a new year. Unfortunately, for many busy professionals, there just isn’t enough
If You Inherited A 401(k) From A Parent, Here’s When You Need To Take The Money—And When You Should
As part of the Secure Act, most adults who inherit a 401(k) from a parent must take the money in 10 years. Depending on your
How Couples Can Save For Retirement When One Spouse Stays Home
How should married couples save for retirement with only one income? Saving for two when one spouse is the primary breadwinner or a stay-at-home parent
New IRS Contribution Limits for 2021
The IRS has released the 2021 contribution limits for retirement plans and other cost-of-living adjustments.