If You Have an IRA Don’t Forget About This Important Deadline
Most people know that April 15th is Tax Day, but they may not know that it is also the deadline to contribute to an IRA. Even if you file for a tax extension, you must send your [...]
How to Use Your HSA After You Turn 65
Do you have a Health Savings Account (HSA)? If so, you should note that the rules regarding HSAs change when you turn 65. It’s important to prepare for the rising cost of healthcare in retirement, and an [...]
Don’t Let Market Volatility Ruin Your Retirement
Now that you’re nearing retirement, the term “market volatility” might stir up different feelings than it 30 years ago. Older workers and retirees understand that they have less time to make up for losses in their investments [...]
Did You Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution this Year?
Did you make an IRA charitable distribution this year? If so, you’ll want to report it on your tax return. Charitable contributions are a great way to reduce your taxable income and build your legacy. Do you [...]
The Rising Cost of Healthcare in Retirement
We know life is like a box of chocolates – but what about retirement? Do you really know what it holds, or how much it will cost? It’s easy to budget based on your current lifestyle, but [...]
Are You Thinking About Buying a Second Home?
A home is one of the most significant purchases you’ve made in your lifetime, so you should take your time when thinking about buying a second one. The ability to rent the house, how you will use [...]
Have a Retirement Account? Be Prepared for Your RMDs!
If you’ve contributed to a 401(k) or IRA, you should prepare a strategy for your RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions). After many years of enjoying tax COMPLIMENTARY growth, your retirement savings from non-Roth (i.e. traditional) accounts will eventually [...]
Why $1 Million in Savings may not be Enough
They say age is just a number, but the same probably shouldn’t be said of retirement preparation. While $1 million may seem like a substantial nest egg, it may no longer be enough if you want to [...]
Is Now the Time to Convert to a Roth IRA?
Roman poet Horace penned the famous phrase, “carpe diem” – seize the day. Could 2019 be the year to seize the Roth? A Roth IRA can be a valuable asset in retirement because qualified distributions are not [...]
Important Gifts for Your Valentine
What are you getting your spouse for Valentine’s Day this year? Flowers? Chocolates with weird fillings? How about a bigger Social Security benefit, or an insurance policy that could secure their financial future? Whatever you decide to [...]