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Don't Make These Common IRA Mistakes
IRAs IRA expert Ed Slott walks us through common IRA mistakes and missed opportunities that you can avoid.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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Don’t Be Tricked Into Voluntarily Paying Higher Taxes on Your IRA
IRAs Traditional IRAs are set up in a way that basically incentivizes you (and your heirs) into paying the highest tax bill possible. Don’t fall for it. Consider a Roth conversion instead.
By Keith Singer, CFP, Attorney Published
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Thinking About Rolling Your 401(k) into an IRA? 7 Deciding Factors to Consider
IRAs When you’re weighing a possible rollover from your company retirement account into an IRA, there are several things to think about first.
By Roxanne Alexander, CFP®, CAIA, AIF®, ADPA® Published
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Getting Around the Stretch IRA Block
Making Your Money Last Leaving behind a huge tax bill for your heirs with the stretch IRA scuttled? Here are some ways around it as lawmakers consider an updated SECURE Act.
By Jackie Stewart Published
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An RMD Deadline is Looming – And Missing It Could Cost You Big Bucks
required minimum distributions (RMDs) If you're age 72 or older, take your required minimum distribution now to avoid a big penalty or a double-dip next year.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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Boost Your Retirement Savings for 2021, 2022
Financial Planning The time is now to maximize contributions. Also, if you’ve got required minimum or charitable distributions to make, that deadline is coming up.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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I Contributed Too Much to an IRA – What Should I Do?
IRAs The rules on excess IRA contributions can be confusing. But if you act early, you can minimize any effect on your taxes.
By William Neilson Published
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The Pitfalls of Self-Directed Roth IRAs
IRAs If a typical Roth IRA doesn’t give you the investment opportunities you’re looking for, a self-directed Roth IRA might be of interest. However, you’d better know what you’re doing.
By Samuel V. Gaeta, CFP® Published
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The Ins and Outs of IRAs with Ed Slott, CPA
Roth IRA Conversions Are you saving for retirement? Good start. But almost everyone has something to learn about optimizing their individual retirement account from IRA strategist Ed Slott. Also, the next round of retirement-planning changes Congress is eyeing.
By David Muhlbaum Published
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