Posts Tagged: IRA

Have You Thought Through the Concerns Which May Require an Estate Plan?

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Couples growing older together enjoy the enviable status of having a companion late into life. But in most such cases, one spouse eventually becomes widowed or a widower. It is difficult enough to deal with the loss of a spouse. It’s important to plan ahead as a couple to ensure that the surviving spouse isn’t… Read more »

To Rollover Your 401k to an IRA or Not to Rollover, That is the Question?

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To Rollover Your 401k to an IRA or Not to Rollover, That is the Question? The Answer Lies in Your Objectives and Your Personal Situation. This Article Provides a Broad Overview of Some of the Concerns to Help You Make This Important Decision. It is Not Meant as a Substitute for Advice and Counsel Relevant… Read more »

Retirement Savings Changes You Should Know About for 2023-24

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Retirement Enhancement (Secure) 2.0 Act introduces provisions that will affect retirement savings plans, including individual retirement accounts and workplace 401(k)s. The Secure 2.0 Act was passed this past December to build off the Secure Act of 2019. Some changes will take effect this year, with more provisions coming into effect between 2024 and 2027. The… Read more »

Building a New Foundation-The Fiduciary Rule

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It started with Dodd-Frank. The legislative response to the Financial Crises. The battle cry of never again has touched every corner of the financial and investment industry. Banks, mortgages, credit cards, investments, retirement plans and loans have all been reregulated. Banks are now required to keep higher capital requirements as a result of the expanded… Read more »