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Facing Retirement Account Rollover Decisions?

Believe it or not, you’ll have a number of options available to you – and it pays to do your homework before making decisions that could be irrevocable – and costly.

March 13, 2024

Roth Accounts Provide Many Advantages – But Congress Could Provide the Wild Card.

But Congress Could Provide the Wild Card. Roth accounts can be attractive, especially when viewed through the lens of our national debt and the possibility (probability?) of higher taxes in the future to fund that debt.

August 7, 2023

Which is Better: An IUL or a Roth IRA?

When it comes to building a solid financial future, finding the right investment vehicle can be a daunting task. Comparisons are often made between an IUL (Indexed Universal Life Insurance) and a Roth IRA (Individual Retirement Account) as a choice between getting life insurance or investing in the stock market. While an IUL can give the appearance of doing both; however that’s not really the case – and, often, this can lead to unrealistic expectations.

June 6, 2023

Does SECURE Act 2.0 Create a Stealth Tax?

The SECURE Act 2.0 may do a lot to help secure Uncle Sam, but I’m not so sure about the rest of us.

January 23, 2023

SECURE Act 2.0: RMD Age Hikes Coming?

RMD age hikes may not be the blessing you think. The question just might be who is more secure? Retirees or future government spending?

August 8, 2022

Beware of Tax Torpedoes and the IRMAA Cliff

Tax traps are waiting. Did you it’s possible to be smack in the middle of the 22% tax bracket, yet taking an additional $1,000 in income could make that additional money taxable at 40%? It can happen to some taxpayers. In fact, there are other pitfalls many aren’t aware of, as well.

April 11, 2022

Category: Roth conversions

Facing Retirement Account Rollover Decisions?

Roth Accounts Provide Many Advantages – But Congress Could Provide the Wild Card.

Which is Better: An IUL or a Roth IRA?

Does SECURE Act 2.0 Create a Stealth Tax?

SECURE Act 2.0: RMD Age Hikes Coming?

Roth Conversions Can Be Advantageous, but Not for Everyone.

Retirement Income Planning Gains Importance.

To Roll or Not to Roll

Systematic Roth Conversion Strategies Can Be Powerful….

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