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Saving for your later years is now easier and more flexible. Many jobs offer both Roth 401(k) and traditional 401(k) plans. This means you can...
Qualified charitable distributions, or QCDs, are a good way to mix charitable giving with saving on taxes. If you are 70½ or older, you can...
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Will you pay higher taxes in retirement? It’s possible. But that will largely depend on how you generate income. Will it be from working? Will...
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CRPC®, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®
CSA conferred by Society of Certified Senior Advisors.
CRPC conferred by College for Financial Planning.
Want to give your child or grandchild a financial head start? A Roth IRA might be a choice to consider. Read on to learn more...
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released new limits for certain retirement accounts for the coming year. Keep in mind that this update is for...
Next to “When should I claim Social Security benefits?”, one of the more common questions people have is “How much will I receive?” Calculating your...
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Managing your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account is very important for Americans’ retirement planning. This is especially true if you work for the federal government....
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CSA conferred by Society of Certified Senior Advisors.
CRPC conferred by College for Financial Planning. |
CRPC®, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®
CSA conferred by Society of Certified Senior Advisors.
CRPC conferred by College for Financial Planning.
Few events are more stressful and disruptive than an unexpected job loss or layoff. For many, it’s a hit not just to finances but also...
Yes, you might be able to create a Roth individual retirement account (IRA) if you’re over the income limit. This strategy involves converting a traditional...
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In the final days of 2022, Congress passed the SECURE Act 2.0, a new set of rules designed to help investors who wanted to contribute...