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I retired at 62 (now 63) in June 2025,and I have a Roth IRA with 15% and traditional IRA with about 85% of total. My wife is 64 and still working to pad her retirement and for our health insurance. I ...
I have been retired 1 year. I made about 50k managing my fidelity IRA and overall made around 10%. My plan was to take 4% a year or 20k so that tracks. I keep 6 months of bills in savings currently an...
YMYW friends, welcome to 2026. What actually mattered most to you in 2025? It turns out to be tax-free gains on investments, retirement timing, and claiming Social Security. Today on Your Money, Your ...
As the year comes to a close, Roger Whitney reflects on the power of words, walks through an important year-end tax planning reminder for retirees, shares listener stories and perspectives, and invite...
I am planning on retiring next year. Between Social Security, a small pension, and rolling my 401K over into and IRA with a 5% return on CDs, I would make $40,000 more per year than I make working now...
Your beneficiary designation will often control where your IRA goes once you pass away. Make sure you don't leave unintended people on the account like an ex-spouse.
Jeremy Keil explains the top 3 tax efficient strategies for charitable giving in 2025. Most people give to charity because it’s meaningful to them — not because of the tax break. And that’s the right ...
Jeremy Keil explores 7 money moves you can consider before the new year to lower your taxes and keep more of your money in retirement. Every December, people scramble to finish holiday shopping, trave...
Most retirement advice quietly assumes you have a partner: two incomes, two Social Security checks, someone to split expenses with, someone to catch the slack if something goes wrong. But for singles,...
? Show Notes In this Thanksgiving Eve episode, Roger Whitney encourages listeners to carry gratitude into everyday life, emphasizing the value of recognizing specific moments and taking “mental snapsh...
Updated: November 2025 According to the IRS (Notice 2025-67, released November 13, 2025), the 401(k) contribution limit will rise to $24,500 for 2026, up $1,000 from 2025, while the IRA contribution l...
The IRS just announced the official 2026 contribution limits for 401(k)s, 403(b)s, IRAs, Roth IRAs, SIMPLE plans, and catch-up contributions, and there are some meaningful increases you don’t wa...
? Show Notes In this episode, Roger Whitney dives into the essentials of required minimum distributions, explaining the age thresholds, how the amounts are calculated using IRS life expectancy tables,...
A 60-year-old nurse was almost convinced to move her $800,000 401(k) into an IRA with the same custodian, and it almost cost her nearly $7,000 a year in new advisory fees. All for what? “Someone...
The IRS has announced the cost‑of‑living adjustments for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2026....
I expect to retire in the next 12-24 months, and I’m looking for advice on how to handle multiple income streams. Like a lot of people, for almost 40 years, nearly all our household income has c...
During my free financial review of my rollover IRA, I was feeling pretty good about how far it had come. Back when I retired from finance in April 2012, I had about $300,000 in my 401(k). After leavin...
Are you taking advantage of all your Roth opportunities? We break down the differences between the Roth IRA, Roth 401(k), or the Mego Backdoor Roth 401(k). by comparing your choices with another favor...
In this special episode, we catch up on a backlog of insightful listener questions—covering everything from estate planning and Social Security taxation to Roth conversions and Medicare rules. I...
Dan asks: If monthly income from an IRA exceeds $2,908 for a single person, would that result in disqualification for Medicaid? We break down the income limits, potential strategies to navigate Medica...
In this episode, we tackle Richard's question about why it might make sense to use IRA (non-Roth) accounts first to pay for long-term care expenses. We'll explain the reasoning behind this strategy, i...
In this episode, we tackle Kay's questions about managing her IRA and Roth accounts in retirement. With significant assets, no LTC insurance, and children in differing financial circumstances, Kay wan...
John asks if taking larger IRA withdrawals beyond his RMD to fund his daughter's Roth IRA makes sense as a strategy to reduce future RMDs, lower estate taxes, and pass on tax-free assets. Although thi...
Answering listener questions about the pros and cons of traditional vs. Roth contributions, merging finances when a spouse has no income but owns an IRA, and how to maximize annual contributions to a ...
The Stretch IRA used to be much more generous for those receiving an inherited IRA. Here's what a Stretch IRA is and how to plan for it. The post What Is a Stretch IRA? appeared first on The White Coa...
One of the key conclusions from doing a deep-dive analysis of my IRA with Empower, is that I should be able tolive it up more in retirement. In fact, we should all be able to live it up more in retire...
Between my wife and I we both have accounts at Fidelity and Charles Schwab. They are a mix of rolled over 401K's, IRA's and Roth. I have been using Empower as a way to view all the accounts and keep a...
John asks if taking larger IRA withdrawals beyond his RMD to fund his daughter’s Roth IRA makes sense as a strategy to reduce future RMDs, lower estate taxes, and pass on tax-free assets. Althou...
Conventional wisdom dictates that you save in a 401(k) now and pay taxes later, but turning that rule on its head could leave you far better off. A financial planner explains why....
This is a small pension that my wife has from a previous job. Papera came in last week...take a lump sum rollover of $21,500 or wait until she is 65 (2033) and take the $274 per month until she has pa...
Could you save a small fortune in taxes… by converting your traditional IRA or 401K into a Roth? Find out on this special edition of Retirement Solutions Radio, “Does Converting…...
FROM THE ARTICLE. By David John, AARP Public Policy Institute. Published September 26, 2025. About half of private sector workers, many of whom work for smaller employers, lack access to payroll deduc...
Is a Roth IRA really better than a traditional IRA? The truth is... it depends on your tax situation. In this video, you’ll learn why your current tax bracket versus your retirement tax bracket ...
SHOW NOTES In this episode, we tackle the often-overlooked topic of taxes in retirement with expert Erin Coe, an enrolled agent. Discover how to avoid unexpected penalties and interest on your IRA dis...
Have you been a good saver? Is a big part of your retirement savings in an IRA or 401K? Saving money in one of these tax-deferred retirement accounts seems like…...
An in-depth look at the hidden costs of IRMAA, Medicare, their related Surcharges, and how you may not be as prepared for retirement as you think you are....
My financial advisor runs an annual cash flow plan to see how ready I am for retirement. I am 65. I currently work full time and will continue to do so until I am 70 when I will draw Social Security. ...
In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer four questions from readers on transferring 529 plan money to a Roth IRA....
With retirement pressures mounting, Gen Xers and baby boomers are increasing IRA contributions in a bid to catch up, according to a new Fidelity study....
Consider the following scenario: You’ve carefully selected private equity investments for your IRA, excited about the potential for tax-advantaged growth. ... Read more...
I am hoping to buy a lakefront property for a retirement home. I am 63 and plan on working another 5 years. My current home is paid off and I would sell it once I retire. For the retirement property I...
One Big Beautiful Bill is now law. How does it impact your Roth conversion strategies and other financial decisions? Plus, you may have seen or heard other advisors talking about their strategies for ...
Millions of Americans are turning 65 this year. If you're retiring soon, don't dismiss the idea of a Roth conversion — it could still be a smart move even now....
We’re closing in on the end of my 7th year of early retirement. I was fortunate enough to run my last day on the hamster wheel on December 31, 2018. At the time, I had a plan and was confident i...
Your IRA will likely turn into an inherited IRA one day. Without proper planning, the IRS will take a big chunk of it....
Trump account is a non-deductible Traditional IRA for kids with no earned income. It isn't as good as a custodial Roth IRA, a 529 plan, or a UTMA account. Learn the Nuts and Bolts I put everything I u...
Should I invest in 401k or Roth IRA? Learn how to decide based on taxes, income, and retirement goals, with examples and guidance. The post Should I Invest in 401k or Roth IRA? appeared first on Boldi...
Trump Accounts will debut next year. "You’re basically setting up an IRA for your kid," one expert says....
I retired mid-year, 2024 (June 1). Because I had 5 months of working salary before SS, and I did start doing IRA withdrawals, and she is still working, it looks like there is a good chance we'll be hi...
In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA....