10 Steps to Maximize Your IRA
Follow these strategies to maximize your IRA and minimize the effects of taxes....
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May 17 2024
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Spouse May Be Your Best Option for IRA Beneficiary
Since a surviving spouse gets the most flexibility and tax breaks of all possible beneficiaries (other than perhaps a charity), it seems that choosing your spouse as the beneficiary of your IRA may be...
financialducksinarow.com
May 13 2024
IRA transfer to survivor spouse
I inherited my husband's IRA retirement upon his death. I am liable for Federal taxes if I transfer this to my IIRA retirement?...
community.aarp.org
May 10 2024
The Problem with Naming Your Estate the Beneficiary of Your IRA
Photo by: jb While it may seem like a simple idea to just make your estate the beneficiary of your IRA, thereby allowing you to make adjustments to your final beneficiaries via your will – there...
financialducksinarow.com
May 06 2024
How Non-Traded REITs Could Give Your Roth IRA a Boost
In addition to increasing the diversity of your portfolio, adding a non-traded REIT within your Roth IRA allows the resulting dividends to grow tax-free....
kiplinger.com
May 01 2024
How often do you take distributions from your IRA / 401K?
Spouse (62) is cutting back to part time soon and will still have health insurance. We're going to start taking distributions from one of the 401Ks to make up for the loss of income. (Funny thing is s...
reddit.com
Apr 26 2024
3 Mistakes Beneficiaries Must Avoid When Inheriting An IRA
The new rules apply to IRA beneficiaries who received an inheritance in 2020 or later. Tax planning can help minimize the taxes you owe on your inheritance....
forbes.com
Apr 24 2024
Surprising Facts To Know About IRA Conversions
Widespread misconceptions and misinformation keep more people from seriously considering IRA conversions....
forbes.com
Apr 18 2024
Charitable Remainder Trust: The Stretch IRA Alternative
The SECURE Act killed the stretch IRA, but a properly constructed charitable remainder trust can deliver similar benefits, with some caveats....
kiplinger.com
Apr 17 2024
Split-Year Backdoor Roth IRA in FreeTaxUSA, 2nd Year
The previous postSplit-Year Backdoor Roth IRA in FreeTaxUSA, 1st Yeardealt with contributing to a Traditional IRA for the previous year and recharacterizing a previous year’s Roth IRA contributi...
thefinancebuff.com
Apr 14 2024
Boost IRA Retirement Contributions by the April 15 Deadline
April 15 is usually the last day to make 2023 contributions to an IRA. Find out how Robinhood can help investors with a 3% match with Robinhood Gold....
kiplinger.com
Apr 11 2024
Split-Year Backdoor Roth IRA in FreeTaxUSA, 1st Year
The best way to do abackdoor Rothis to do it “clean” by contributing *for* and converting in the same year — contribute for 2023 in 2023 and convert in 2023, contribute for 2024 in 2...
thefinancebuff.com
Apr 09 2024
Split-Year Backdoor Roth IRA in H&R Block, 2nd Year
The previous postSplit-Year Backdoor Roth in H&R Block, 1st Yeardealt with contributing to a Traditional IRA for the previous year and recharacterizing a previous year’s Roth IRA contributio...
thefinancebuff.com
Apr 07 2024
Split-Year Backdoor Roth IRA in H&R Block, 1st Year
The best way to do a backdoor Roth is to do it “clean” by contributing for and converting in the same year — contribute for 2023 in 2023 and convert in 2023, contribute for 2024 in 2...
thefinancebuff.com
Apr 07 2024
Have You Reached 59½? Time to Rethink Your 401(k) Options
A rollover IRA might be in order to help protect your retirement savings from potential (and potentially disastrous) market downturns....
kiplinger.com
Apr 05 2024
One Way to Use IRA Funds to Invest in Your Business
Photo credit: jb As you know, it is against all the rules to use your IRA to invest in anything which benefits you or a related party. This is one quick way to get your entire IRA disqualified, quite ...
financialducksinarow.com
Apr 01 2024
How to Buy Gold in an IRA
Here's everything you need to know about how to buy precious metals in self-directed IRA....
money.com
Mar 29 2024
Listener Q&A: Lowering Taxes with IRA Conversions, Understanding RMDs & Gifting Strategies
Check out the latest podcast episode on retirement planning and Social Security by listening on “Apple Podcasts” or “Spotify Podcasts” and watch more retirement planning videos...
keilfp.com
Mar 27 2024
Here's How the Procrastination Penalty Could Cost Retirees
Don't overlook the hidden cost of last-minute IRA contributions....
money.usnews.com
Mar 25 2024
Should I invest in Traditional IRA or only Taxable Brokerage Account?
Hi - tax time coming up and I have until April 15th to decide to put a lump sum into a traditional IRA for 2023. I make too much to reap any tax benefits, but isn’t the fact that this grows tax ...
reddit.com
Mar 17 2024
How To Cut Your Taxes By Putting The Right Assets In Your IRA
Optimum location for assets: IRA, Roth IRA, taxable account...
forbes.com
Mar 16 2024
How do you manage withdrawals from your IRA in retirement?
I've read that it's recommended to pull out 4-6% annually from one's IRA to subsidize retirement income. Assuming 6% withdrawal per year at my current value, that nets me an additional $1000 per month...
reddit.com
Mar 15 2024
How Much Should You Convert to Roth IRA? - 471
Big Tex, Paul in Maryland, and Nick in Alabama all need to know how much money they should convert to Roth to pay as little tax as possible, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 471 with Joe ...
purefinancial.com
Mar 06 2024
?? Taking money out of 401(k) plan/IRA to tide you over comes at a cost (AARP Article)
401(k) hardship withdrawals are on the rise, but NEW employer emergency savings accounts could help stem tide. By Tamara E. Holmes. Published February 28, 2024. https://www.aarp.org/retirement/plannin...
community.aarp.org
Mar 01 2024
Know How To Make A Tax-Free Rollover From 529 Plan To A Roth IRA
A recent law allows tax-free rollovers from 529 plans to Roth IRAs, but there are hurdles to be cleared....
forbes.com
Feb 20 2024
Is there a tax “time bomb” hiding in your IRA & 401K?
The U.S. government has made it easy for you to save for retirement in a traditional IRA or 401K. But there’s a hidden risk that most people don’t see until it’s too late. Putting mo...
bossretirement.com
Feb 13 2024
IRA/ 401K Withdrawal 4% rule-of-thumb
There is a common rule-of thumb that 4% can be withdrawn from a IRA or 401K account each year in retirement, and the balance of the account should not go down. What would be the reasons for a retired ...
reddit.com
Feb 12 2024
Is A Roth IRA Better Than A 529 Plan?
Are you a parent looking for the best way to build a savings account for your child? Here’s a common question many seek the answer to....
forbes.com
Feb 05 2024
10 Reasons to Save for Retirement in a Roth IRA
Roth IRAs give you a tax-free source of retirement income....
money.usnews.com
Jan 31 2024
Should I Roll My IRA into My 401K to Do a Backdoor Roth? Ep #207
If you have rollover IRA accounts and want to make a backdoor Roth IRA contribution, this episode is for you. There are several steps involved to handle this strategy in the right way including unders...
financialsymmetry.com
Jan 29 2024
When do you stop investing in a 401k or IRA?
I've taken all my 401k and rolled it over into an IRA in Vanguard. Now Vanguard is suggesting I contribute to an IRA. Is that a good idea? Will it reduce my taxes or income? I don't expect I'll need a...
reddit.com
Jan 27 2024
Here Are 6 IRA Moves To Take In 2024 That You Should Review Now
Waiting until near the end of the year to consider your IRA strategies can cost you a lot of money....
forbes.com
Jan 25 2024
6 IRA Moves To Take During 2024
Waiting until near the end of the year to consider your IRA strategies can cost you a lot of money....
forbes.com
Jan 24 2024
The 529 to Roth IRA Rollover (Including for Yourself)
[Editor's Note: If you’re looking to take immediate steps to increase your income that will continue you on the path toward financial security, enrollment is now open for Expert Witness Startup ...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Jan 21 2024
Auto-IRA Programs Encourage Firms to Establish Their Own Plans
The Pew Charitable Trusts recently reported that retirement assets in active auto-IRA programs have reached $1 billion. Auto-IRAs, which began in 2017 when Oregon launched its OregonSaves program, now...
crr.bc.edu
Jan 17 2024
How a Spouse Can Stretch an Inherited IRA
Photo credit: jb If you or someone you know has inherited an IRA from a spouse, there are several options available for handling the account. You could transfer the IRA to an inherited IRA, properly t...
financialducksinarow.com
Jan 15 2024
Should I Roll My IRA into My 401K to Do a Backdoor Roth? Ep #207
As part of our efforts to bring you actionable strategies to help you reach your ideal retirement, we’re tackling a complex question today. The backdoor Roth strategy can be a way to increase yo...
financialsymmetry.libsyn.com
Jan 15 2024
6 Strategies to a Roth IRA for High Income Earners
High income earners may face limitations when contributing to a Roth IRA due to income restrictions. However, there are several strategies they can employ to maximize the benefits of a Roth IRA or fin...
commonfinancialsense.com
Jan 09 2024
The Backdoor Roth IRA When Life Is in Flux (and Why to Beware a Contribution in January)
By Dr. Tyler Scott, WCI Columnist As the daylight fades ever earlier and the hushed softness of newly driven snow quiets the world around me, I, in only the second winter of my newly blossomed financi...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Jan 08 2024
Funds in company 401(K) cannot be rolled over into Schwab IRA.
Recently discussed consolidating my 401(K) into my IRA with my Schwab broker and was told the funds I hold are proprietary to my former employer and cannot be moved. Suggestion was to speak to 401(K) ...
reddit.com
Jan 03 2024
Should I Withdraw from My IRA to Pay Off My Mortgage?
One of our listeners actually has a better mortgage rate than me! However, as they begin to test their retirement budget they have found that the mortgage payment leaves that budget a bit tight. So th...
rogerwhitney.libsyn.com
Dec 27 2023
deposit in a Roth or traditional IRA for F61yo
My wife (who does not work, used to but not in the past 10 years) has a traditional IRA in addition to a Roth IRA. We are going to deposit $7500 for 2023 into one of these accounts and wondered which ...
reddit.com
Dec 23 2023
What Is the Inherited IRA 10-Year Rule?
Know what to expect if you inherit an IRA and how to establish a plan for taking distributions....
money.usnews.com
Dec 18 2023
Am I Ok to retire at 67? Will I have to work? I live frugally.
Im 56 have $490k in a Roth, $60k in Traditional IRA will collect $1299 in pension in 10 years with an estimated $3900 a month in SS in 10 years. $75k in savings. Can I retire in 10, or will I have to ...
reddit.com
Dec 14 2023
Required Minimum Distributions and the Successor Beneficiary
Photo credit: diedoe If the beneficiary of an inherited IRA dies before exhausting the inherited IRA or qualified retirement plan (QRP) through distributions, how are the ongoing distributions to be h...
financialducksinarow.com
Dec 11 2023
Inherited IRA Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
By Dr. Jim Dahle, WCI Founder Inherited IRA rules changed a few years ago, but Congress and the IRS did a terrible job of really communicating all of the new rules that occurred as a result of the SEC...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Dec 09 2023
Tips for using a 'medical IRA' that offers triple the tax savings
More working Americans have a health savings account, but many are not using them to their fullest potential....
financial-planning.com
Dec 08 2023
Custodial Roth IRA: Is It Right For You?
Custodial Roth IRAs have become popular for parents looking to help their children build their savings. These accounts offer a ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
Dec 05 2023
How I Failed and Then Mastered the Backdoor Roth IRA
By Dr. Rikki Racela, WCI Columnist The founder of this website is often baffled by the amount of questions/grievances/headaches that WCI followers face when attempting the Backdoor Roth IRA. It seems ...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Dec 05 2023
401(k)/IRA Holdings in 2022: An Update from the SCF
Thebrief’skey findings are: The 2022Survey of Consumer Financesshows how 401(k)/IRA saving fared from 2019-2022. The answer is not obvious given all that went on: COVID, economic disruption, see...
crr.bc.edu
Dec 05 2023