5 Big Changes to Roth Accounts in Secure Act 2.0
The Secure Act 2.0 was signed into law December 29th, 2022, bringing more major changes to tax law. Among the most notable changes include a
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The Best Way to Take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
Updated for 2023. Planning can help optimize annual required minimum distributions depending on your goals and cash flow needs. After the passing of Secure Act
Avoid the Double Tax Trap When Making Non-Deductible IRA Contributions
Updated for 2024. Anyone with earned income can make a non-deductible (after tax) contribution to an IRA and benefit from tax-deferred growth. But it may
What is a Brokerage Account? Reasons to Use a Brokerage Account
What is a brokerage account? A brokerage account is a non-retirement investment account. Essentially, a brokerage account is the opposite of a retirement account like
Inheriting a Trust Fund: Distributions to Beneficiaries
If you’re inheriting a trust fund, you likely have questions about how the distribution payouts to beneficiaries work and the tax implications. While general information
Should You Use Retirement Accounts to Delay Social Security Benefits?
When your paychecks stop, you’ll have to decide where to turn for retirement income. Many individuals have several options: cash savings, IRAs and retirement accounts,
How a Roth IRA Could Make Your Kid a Millionaire
Updated for 2023. For most parents, it’s a trifecta: help your kids learn about investing, save for retirement, and get fast-tracked to becoming a millionaire.
Parents Can Now Use 529 Plans to Pay for Private School, But Should They?
Updated for 2023. Should you use a 529 plan to pay for private school? The 2017 tax reform legislation included sweeping changes to our tax
Options After Inheriting an IRA from Your Spouse
If your spouse has named you as a beneficiary on their traditional IRA, SEP IRA, or SIMPLE IRA, you will need to understand your options
Real Estate as Part of Your Investment Strategy
Buying, Selling, Financing, and Inheriting Real Estate Real estate is often a big part of an individual’s net worth, whether by accident or design. In