How to Avoid Common IRA Errors
Millions of Americans use both traditional and Roth IRAs to save for retirement. However, that doesn’t mean they all have a full understanding of how IRAs work.
March 15, 2023
Steps Seniors should take before Remarrying
As the calendar turned to 2023, many of us took a moment to think about resolutions. I want to lose 10 pounds. I want to read things that aren’t just about work. I want to learn how to play pickleball. Or maybe this year I’ll give a relationship another shot. Maybe I’ll even remarry.
March 6, 2023
Consider Annuities in your Estate Planning
An annuity beneficiary is a person or entity that receives the benefit of an annuity after the death of the annuity owner. Who you choose to be the beneficiary of your annuity depends on several factors, including the type of annuity you own and your financial goals for it.
March 2, 2023
Naming a Secondary Beneficiary is critical
Naming secondary beneficiaries can help estate planners avoid the delay and costs of going through probate, as well as ensure that your wishes are carried out.
February 10, 2023
Prevent some Common Beneficiary Errors
Before making a decision on a beneficiary, it’s very important to check your state laws. Some states have different rules on who you can name as a beneficiary.
January 19, 2023
SECURE 2.0 Act has New Features
In the dark of the night, snuggled within the 4,000+ page Omnibus Bill meant to keep the machine of government well-oiled, lies a passage that may change the future of retirement saving.
January 18, 2023
Qualified Charitable Distributions Reduce Tax Burden
A qualified charitable distribution is a direct transfer of traditional IRA funds to a qualified charity.
January 16, 2023
Preparing an Estate Inventory is Critical
One of the essential steps in the probate process is filing an inventory of all the assets that are part of the estate.
January 9, 2023
Managing your Inherited Retirement Account
There’s almost always a reckoning when the government proffers a tax break. So it is with individual retirement accounts (IRA)s, 401(k)s and similar accounts that investors fund with pre-tax earnings.
October 25, 2022
IRAs can be used to make Charitable Bequests
There’s a tax-smart way to make bequests by using assets from individual retirement accounts at death.
October 3, 2022