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Opportunities and Challenges When You Inherit an IRA
New SECURE 2.0 Act rules have kicked in to reshape distribution and taxes for inherited IRAs and retirement plans. Read on for strategies to help beneficiaries.
By Elizabeth Pappas, CPA Published
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No Roth IRA In Your Retirement Plan? The Pros and Cons of Adding One in 2025
Think you might want to open a Roth IRA? Roth IRAs offer tax-free growth of your investments and no RMDs, but income limits are low and you have to wait to withdraw earnings.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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10 Cheapest Small Towns to Live In
real estate The cheapest small towns might not be for everyone, but their charms can make them the best places to live for plenty of folks.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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This Late-in-Life Roth Conversion Opportunity Spares Your Heirs
Expensive medical care in the later stages of life is an unpleasant reality for many, but it can open a window for a Roth conversion that benefits your heirs.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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15 Reasons You'll Regret an RV in Retirement
Making Your Money Last Here's why you might regret an RV in retirement. RV-savvy retirees talk about the downsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel or other recreational vehicle.
By Bob Niedt Published
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Is Retiring in 2025 Right for You?
If any of these signs ring true, retiring in 2025 may be in your cards.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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Why You Need an Advance Directive
An advance directive defines the medical care you want if you are too ill to make decisions. Every adult needs one.
By Jacob Wolinsky Last updated
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Converting Retirement Savings to a Roth IRA? Don't Do This
You might want to convert all of your savings to a Roth in one go, but you could end up paying hundreds of thousands more in taxes than you have to.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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Could ESG Funds be Removed from Your 401(k) Plan?
A pilot successfully sued American Airlines for including ESG factors in its 401(k) plan.
By Adam Shell Published