IRAs

Certainties: Death, Taxes, And Change

Posted 18 weeks 1 day ago by Julie Rains

Taxes

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What's certain about life: death, taxes, and changes in tax laws. So my best tax advice is "keep up with tax laws." Coasting along with financial vehicles and investment strategies aligned with outdated tax laws may be dangerous. Stir in frequent changes to your personal circumstances and you’ll cook up some not-so-great decisions. I'll discuss some rules that have changed for parents, homeowners, business owners, borrowers, investors, and anyone with plans to retire.

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A Good Way to Generate Additional Revenue Inside Your IRA

Posted 26 weeks 5 days ago by Mark P. Cussen

Personal Finance

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Use this strategy to increase your overall yield in your IRA accounts

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Skip That Rollover IRA

Posted 28 weeks 6 days ago by Mark P. Cussen

Investment

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Now converting the balance from your employer's retirement plan into a Roth IRA is easier than ever.

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Your 401(k) is not an investment

Posted 46 weeks 6 days ago by Philip Brewer

Investment

Your 401(k) is not an investment. Neither is your IRA. Those are legal compartments for holding investments. Your investments are the mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and so on that you've bought. The compartments are where you keep your investments. The distinction makes a difference. When you decide where to invest your money--what investments to buy--you should ignore the compartments. Deciding what compartment to use for each individual investment should come later.

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