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Three Ways You Can Take Advantage of Extended RMD Ages
The extra time, thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act, can be used to plan Roth conversions, consider tax breaks like qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) and reduce taxable accounts sooner at lower tax rates.
By Chris Heerlein, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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What You Can Do Now to Avoid Paying Higher Taxes in 2026
Tax rates are set to increase once the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act sunsets at the end of 2025, but steps you take now could put you in a better financial position.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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Year-End Tax Planning for a Financially Healthier Retirement
Getting your tax ducks in a row for the end of the year can decrease your tax liability and make the most of your income, now and in retirement.
By Ryan Marston, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Weighing a Roth Conversion? Don’t Overlook These Five Factors
Conversions to Roth IRAs can have wide-ranging consequences on your finances, so look at the big picture before you make your move.
By Daniel Rey, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Three Ways You Can Flip the Script on Your Taxes
Does it feel like the tax code is beating you up at times? Instead of accepting that feeling of getting pushed around, here’s how you can pay what you must but no more.
By Scott M. Dougan, RFC, Investment Adviser Published
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Four Reasons to Consider Doing Partial Roth IRA Conversions Now
Your IRA and 401(k) have potentially significant future tax implications, and with taxes possibly going up in the next few years, you might want to pay those taxes now, not later.
By Craig Kirsner, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Five Tax Moves Retirees Should Consider Before Dec. 31
Now is the prime time to start thinking about optimizing your Roth conversions, RMDs, capital gains, Medicare premiums and charitable giving before the end of the year.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Roth IRA Conversions: Benefits and Considerations Beyond Taxes
You could pay a lower tax rate now if you convert savings into a Roth IRA, but there could be more complex issues for you to consider.
By Troy Sharpe, Certified Financial Planner Published
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Deferring Taxes Until Retirement? You May Want to Rethink That
If tax rates go up in the future (such as when provisions in the TCJA sunset), that could lead to a bigger tax hit, depending on the types of accounts you have.
By Scott Noble, CPA/PFS Published