Why You Will Eventually Be Forced to Withdraw Money from Your Portfolio
Nobody likes surprises, especially when it comes to the subject of money! When I work with mid-life professionals thinking about career transition and/or retirement, they are often surprised to learn that they will eventually be forced to withdraw money from their Traditional IRAs and Traditional 401(k) plans later in [...]
Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2022
Every year, the Internal Revenue Service announces cost-of-living adjustments that affect contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts. Here are a few of the key adjustments for 2022. Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax The annual gift tax exclusion (and annual [...]
Year-End 2020 Tax Tips
Here are some things to consider as you weigh potential tax moves before the end of the year. Defer income to next year Consider opportunities to defer income to 2021, particularly if you think you may be in a lower tax bracket then. For example, you may be able to [...]
The SECURE Act Offers New Opportunities for Individuals and Businesses
The SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act) is major legislation that was passed by Congress as part of a larger spending bill and signed into law by the president in December. Here are a few provisions that may affect you. Unless otherwise noted, the new rules [...]
Watch Out for These Six Potential 401(k) Rollover Pitfalls
You're about to receive a distribution from your 401(k) plan, and you're considering a rollover to a traditional IRA. While these transactions are normally straightforward and trouble free, there are some pitfalls you'll want to avoid. 1. The first mistake some people make is failing to consider the pros and [...]
Converting Your After-Tax 401(k) Dollars to a Roth IRA
Here's the dilemma: You have a traditional 401(k) that contains both after-tax and pre-tax dollars. You'd like to receive a distribution from the plan and convert only the after-tax dollars to a Roth IRA. By rolling over/converting only the after-tax dollars to a Roth IRA, you hope to avoid paying [...]
Should You Rollover a 401(k) to an IRA?
If you're entitled to a distribution from your 401(k) plan (for example, because you've left your job, or you've reached age 59½), and it's rollover-eligible, you may be faced with a choice. Should you take the distribution and roll the funds over to an IRA, or should you leave your [...]
Making the Most of Your 401(k) Plan
A 401(k) plan represents one of the most powerful retirement savings opportunities available today. If your employer offers a 401(k) plan and you're not participating in it, you should be. Contribute as much as possible The more you can save for retirement, the better your chances of enjoying a comfortable [...]
The Economics of Borrowing from Your 401(k) Plan
When times are tough, that pool of dollars sitting in your 401(k) plan account may start to look attractive. But before you decide to take a plan loan, be sure you understand the financial impact. It's not as simple as you think. The basics of borrowing A 401(k) plan will [...]
Changing Jobs? Take Your 401(k) and … Roll It!
If you've lost your job, or are changing jobs, you may be wondering what to do with your 401(k) plan account. It's important to understand your options. What will I be entitled to? If you leave your job (voluntarily or involuntarily), you'll be entitled to a distribution of your vested [...]