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How Costly are IRA Mistakes?

POSTED ON: September 13, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
It is easy to make mistakes with IRA investments. There are often tradeoffs when comparing costs versus benefits. With IKEA furniture, you trade the time and frustration of assembly for the convenience of easily packing the entire piece of furniture into a vehicle. Consequently, it is not uncommon for mistakes to be made along the […]
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Inherited IRA

Can I Avoid Taxes on an Inherited IRA?

POSTED ON: March 25, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
An inherited IRA can carry significant taxes and fees. Gone are the days of the stretch IRA. The ability of families to pass their retirement accounts through generations was a beneficial tool for many. With the passing of the SECURE Act, an inherited IRA has a limited shelf life. According to a recent Aol.com article […]
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Taxes for those who inherit

How Do Taxes Impact Those Who Inherit?

POSTED ON: November 30, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
Taxes can be steep for those who inherit. At the current exemption threshold, few people will be impacted by the federal estate tax. Although more Americans would be subject to the federal estate tax with the proposed $6 million exemption, many people will still escape an estate tax. Those who live in states with their […]
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Retirement planning

What Ages are Key to Retirement Planning?

POSTED ON: September 10, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
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 […]
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Taking RMDs

When Should I Withdraw RMDs?

POSTED ON: July 13, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
RMDs can be taken efficiently or inefficiently. Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are essential to traditional IRAs. Because contributions to these accounts are tax-deferred, the government will levy taxes when distributions are made. At these times, the withdrawals will be taxed as ordinary income. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “2 Essential Strategies for Taking […]
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Inherited IRAs

How Should I Handle Inherited IRAs?

POSTED ON: May 6, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
Inherited IRAs are subject to comprehensive federal rules. An important part of retirement planning is saving money in a traditional IRA or 401(k). These tools provide an opportunity to save for retirement while deferring taxes on the contributions. Through investment, these accounts can grow to provide a sizable income for you in retirement. According to […]
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Qualified charitable distributions

Can Qualified Charitable Distributions Apply to RMDs?

POSTED ON: April 12, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
You can save on taxes with qualified charitable distributions. Few people look forward to any portion of their income ending up in the hands of the government. Even if they cannot keep and use all of their funds for themselves and loved ones, many people prefer to have a say in how the funds are […]
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retirement planning

What Planning is Required in Retirement?

POSTED ON: November 5, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
You cannot neglect your finances in retirement. You have recently entered retirement. You are enjoying some time to yourself with fewer responsibilities. Even so, there are certain responsibilities you cannot ignore. According to a recent MoneyTalksNews article titled “7 Money Moves You Should Make After Retiring,” you cannot escape legal matters and financial decisions. What […]
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How Does Legislation Impact Your IRA?

POSTED ON: June 25, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
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 […]
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inherited iras

What Rules Govern Inherited IRAs?

POSTED ON: June 16, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Rules governing inherited IRAs have changed recently. You have recently inherited an IRA. You are vaguely aware of changes in tax law with the passing of the SECURE Act in December of last year and again with the CARES Act in late March. Even so, you are not clear on the new rules and how […]
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