I’m Retiring Next Year. What Should I Do With My 401(k)?
If you’re retiring next year, your 401(k) may soon become part of your retirement paycheck. Learn the key factors to consider before deciding whether to leave your money in the plan, roll it into an IRA, or use a combination of both.
The First 3 Years of Retirement: 7 Financial Decisions That Matter More Than You Think
The first three years of retirement can create valuable planning opportunities. Learn how withdrawals, Roth conversions, Social Security, Medicare, RMDs, and investment decisions can work together to shape your long-term retirement plan.
The SECURE Act 10-Year Rule Explained: Higher Taxes for Kids Who Inherit IRAs
The SECURE Act 10-year rule forces heirs to withdraw inherited retirement accounts faster, often increasing taxes. Learn how it works and strategies to reduce the impact on your family.
Retirement Tax Traps and Penalties: 5 Gotchas That Catch People Off Guard
Even the most disciplined retirees can be caught off guard by hidden tax traps and penalties. Our analysis highlights five of the biggest “retirement gotchas” — including Social Security taxes, Medicare IRMAA surcharges, RMD penalties, the widow’s penalty, and state-level tax surprises. Learn how to anticipate these costs and plan smarter to preserve more of your retirement income.
Still Working at 65? Here’s What to Do About Medicare and Social Security
Turning 65 is a major milestone — but if you're still working, it can also bring confusion around Medicare and Social Security. Do you need to enroll in Medicare? Will claiming Social Security now trigger an earnings penalty? The answers depend on your specific situation.
Beneficiaries May Need To Take An RMD From A Decedent’s IRA In The Year They Pass Away
A common mistake that beneficiaries of retirement accounts make when they inherit either a Traditional IRA or 401(k) account is not knowing that if the decedent was required to take an RMD (required minimum distribution) for the year but did not distribute the full amount before they passed, the beneficiaries are then required to withdrawal that amount from the retirement account prior to December 31st of the year they passed away. Not taking the RMDs prior to December 31st could trigger IRS penalties unless an exception applies.
2023 RMDs Waived for Non-spouse Beneficiaries Subject To The 10-Year Rule
There has been a lot of confusion surrounding the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules for non-spouse, beneficiaries that inherited IRAs and 401(k) accounts subject to the new 10 Year Rule. This has left many non-spouse beneficiaries questioning whether or not they are required to take an RMD from their inherited retirement account prior to December 31, 2023. Here is the timeline of events leading up to that answer
