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Your Guide to Taxes for Retirees and Retirement Accounts: A cheat sheet on contributing to, withdrawing from and converting 401(k)s, traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs and other funds
By Laura Saunders To encourage retirement saving, Congress has provided Americans with an array of tax-favored accounts. These provide individual Americans many benefits, but there are pitfalls in terms of when and how you contribute to, and withdraw money from, them. Some, including most traditional and Roth IRAs, are owned and funded by individuals. Others, such as 401(k) and 403(b) plans,…
Read MoreFebruary is the Month of Love
25 Financial Secrets to Keep the Love Going Strong in Your Relationship No matter whether your relationship is brand new or your celebrating your 50th, these financial tips can help make your financial love life smooth sailing. People often have twice the credit they actually need. Avoid temptation by never charging more than 50% of…
Read MoreA Summary of Key Changes for Tax Year 2025
A Summary of Key Changes for Tax Year 2025 More than 60 provisions that impact your 2025 returns that you file in 2026 Looking ahead, here is what you need to know for 2025 planning. The Internal Revenue Service released its annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2025. The details, outlined in Revenue Procedure 2024-40,…
Read MoreTrump Econ 101: Not sure what the next four years of Trump might mean to you financially? For reference, try the four years beginning in 2017 through January 2021.
I know for many of you there is a high degree of excitement and anticipation for the next four years of a Trump presidency. I also know that for many of you there is fear and trepidation. What I also know is that The United States is and incredibly well-designed country and our political system,…
Read MoreThe Proposed “Tax Hike” on Middle Class Retiree Homeowners That No One Is Talking About.
By now you’ve probably heard quite a bit about the different economic proposals from the presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. While the left and right media continue to beat up each other’s proposals and even to a large extent lie about how the presidential candidates’ proposals will affect you economically, there is one…
Read MoreInherited IRA Rules & SECURE Act 2.0 Changes
Losing a loved one is always difficult. Understanding the rules of money passage during this time is especially important. One way wealth passes from generation to generation is through inherited IRAs. When it comes to these individual retirement accounts (IRAs), it’s important to understand the rules that have recently changed related to the Setting Every…
Read MoreGovernment Shutdowns, Politics and Their Affect on Your Wealth and Your Health
The Economic Impact of Government Shutdowns, Political Division and The Overall Impact on Markets, and More Importantly, You! Government shutdowns have become an unfortunate recurring event in the United States political landscape. These disruptions occur when the government’s funding is not approved by Congress, leading to the temporary closure of federal agencies and departments.…
Read MoreEvery Tax Deadline You Need To Know
Written by Riley Adams, CPA • Reviewed by Miguel Burgos, CPA Updated for Tax Year 2022 • March 2, 2023 03:06 PM The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared certain regions in California, Georgia, and Alabama as federally declared disaster areas due to the disaster caused by recent storms and victims of these storms have until October 16, 2023,…
Read MoreFebruary is a Great Time to File Your Taxes: Tax tips to make sure your money is working for you, not Uncle Sam
When should you file your income tax? Generally speaking, the earlier, the better, after January 1st if you expect to get a refund. If you file by the end of February, you should receive your check within six weeks. But, if you delay and file in April when the Internal Revenue Service is inundated by…
Read MoreAcquaint Grown Children with Your Financial Affairs
Many parents may feel it is unnecessary to inform their adult children about their personal, financial affairs. However, as your children grow older, it can work to your advantage—and that of your entire family— to share with them key financial, medical, and estate planning information. An awareness of important information, and knowing where to locate…
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