Maximize your Use of the Roth IRA
Although the Roth IRA is often touted for the unique combination of benefits it offers to retirement savers, some of its perks often go overlooked. Here are four that you should know about.
May 24, 2021
Assets not Covered by a Will
While a will is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have, there are things that a will won’t cover.
May 12, 2021
Managing an Inherited Retirement Account
So, you inherited a retirement account. Before you make any decisions on when and how to access the money, it’s worth familiarizing yourself with the rules that apply to different beneficiaries.
May 5, 2021
Revise your Planning with a Second Marriage
If you are planning to take another walk down the aisle, it is critical to take the time to review and revise your estate plan, especially if meaningful assets and debts are being brought into the marriage.
April 19, 2021
Qualified Charitable Distributions are a Tool
Qualified Charitable Distributions, which allow Individual Retirement Account holders in their 70s and older to divert some of their federally taxable required distributions to charity while reducing their federally taxable income, are back after a 2020 hiatus.
April 13, 2021
The Stretch IRA Is Not Completely Gone
In the pre-SECURE Act universe, there were designated beneficiaries. These beneficiaries could be individuals (sometimes called named beneficiaries), institutions, such as charities, or estates.
April 1, 2021
It is not Wise to Leave your IRA to your Estate
When an estate is named beneficiary of an IRA, what is the method of distributing it to one individual in the most tax-effective way?
March 25, 2021
Talk to Your Children about Your Estate Planning
Many baby boomers may hesitate to discuss money with their children, but the reality is that a massive amount of wealth will be transferred in the next couple of decades.
March 15, 2021
Avoid Naming a Trust as Beneficiary of Your IRA
It’s generally a bad idea to name a trust as beneficiary of your IRA.
March 10, 2021
Extend IRA distributions with a Charitable Remainder Trust
Charitable remainder trusts give you more options and more control on how your heirs inherit, now that the “stretch” IRA is a thing of the past.
March 1, 2021