Inherited IRAs can be complicated for heirs. Some assets are simpler to inherit than others. Not too long ago, IRAs were a flexible and desirable asset for estate planning. This is no longer the case. According to a recent yahoo! finance article titled “What Happens When I inherit an Annuity?,” the SECURE Act is responsible for […]
Guidelines for RMDs look a little different in 2023. People save for retirement so they will have money to pay for things from bills to entertainment when they no longer work. Saving through a Roth IRA means the account is funded through after-tax dollars. With traditional IRAs and 401(k)s, pre-taxed money is added and grows […]
Making mistakes on beneficiary designations is common. Preparing for death is an unpleasant reality. For this reason, people often avoid estate planning. When taking action at the approach of death, stress and urgency can impair thinking. According to a recent yahoo! Finance article titled “5 Retirement Plan Beneficiary Mistakes to Avoid,” taking steps in advance […]
Tax exemptions may be changing with new legislation. Although the actions and decisions of people impact other people, most choices have a minimal reach. This is not the case when it comes to state and federal lawmakers. The choices made by those in power affect Americans for generations. According to a recent Mondaq article titled […]
Planning for retirement typically follows a basic timeline. If you are working, you should already begin planning for retirement. Eventually, you will no longer be employed. Spoiler alert .... When you retire, you will still need to pay bills and fund your lifestyle. According to a recent U.S. News & World Report article titled “10 […]
Neither your last will nor your revocable trust supersedes your beneficiary forms. Do you have a retirement account? If yes, you have likely seen a beneficiary designation form. Retirement accounts are one of several types of assets passed to heirs through beneficiary designations. Many people simply fill out the form upon the creation of the […]
The SECURE Act and the CARE Act impact your IRA. The year 2020 has impacted everyone. And not necessarily in a good way. Across the globe, COVID-19 has left panic and loss in its wake. Loved ones have passed away. Jobs have been lost. Stocks have plummeted. According to a recent Milwaukee Business Journal article […]
Your IRA could benefit from the government response to COVID-19. The COVID-19 virus has changed a lot about our daily lives and routines. Schools have been closed. People have been laid off. Stock markets have plummeted. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government is taking steps to mitigate the negative financial impact on […]
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