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10 Reasons to Leave Your Heirs a Roth IRA
Including a Roth IRA in your estate plan has clear tax advantages, which can be passed along to your heirs for years to come. But if passed down incorrectly, your heirs won’t reap the full benefits.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Jim Carrey Ran Out of Money in Retirement. Will You?
Cash-strapped retirees are returning to the workforce. How to prevent becoming one of them.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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10 Tax Topics Every Retiree Should Know About
A little knowledge can go a long way toward saving on your tax bill. Print this out and take it to your tax planner so you can have a productive chat.
By Michael Miller Published
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Markets Are Down: Here's How Your Estate Can Benefit
Your estate can benefit from stock market malaise by using several creative tools. Here's how.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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How IRAs Impact Social Security
Do your traditional IRA distributions count as income that could lower your social security benefits? It depends.
By Tom Taulli Last updated
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Living Solely on Portfolio Income in Retirement: Just a Fantasy?
Relying only on portfolio income is achievable for high-net-worth individuals and those with the right mix of investments. Is it for you?
By Maurie Backman Published
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How to Roll Over a 401(k) in Five Steps
Here's how to roll over a 401(k) to a traditional IRA, Roth IRA or even to a Roth 401(k).
By Coryanne Hicks Last updated
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Four Roth IRA Pitfalls Your Adviser May Not Tell You About
You may not be bound for Mordor, but Roth IRA pitfalls could upend your retirement if you're unaware of them.
By Maurie Backman Published
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Trump Buyouts Spread to More Government Agencies: If You're Near Retirement, Should You Take a Buyout?
President Trump's buyout offer to government workers is picking up steam. If you are on the receiving end of a buyout and close to retirement, here’s what to consider.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated