by Jake Anderson, Paraplanner Retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs allow individuals to save for their future in a tax advantaged manner. IRA and 401(k) contributions are often tax deductible and gains are tax deferred – meaning you may only pay taxes when you withdraw money from your account.
While there are many challenges, these are the five most prominent that come to my mind when I think about retirement security for women. Sit back and think about all the decisions you make in life today that have an impact on your security in the future
Published by Ryan Cooley Times are a-changin’. And they’re changing quickly. $1 million has generally been seen as the gold standard for financial security, but thanks to inflation, a $1 million retirement fund might not get you as far as you think. According to Schwab’s 2019 Modern Wealth …
Published by Mark Ring, Wealth Advisor Have you ever heard of the term fiduciary? It’s one of the best words you can hear when searching for a financial advisor. But what does it mean? And why is it so important? Many people aren’t aware of the benefits of a fiduciary and how it may affect …
The best kind of money isn’t old, new or even tax-advantaged – it’s free money! If your employer has a 401(k) program, they probably have a matching plan. Know what that is and make sure you max it out. They’re essentially giving you money, which you never want to turn down.
Foundational decisions you make can save you – or cost you – thousands over time, no matter how many widgets you sell or clients you sign up. There are deep structure questions here that will be the difference between long-term growth or flash-in-the-pan success.
The SECURE Act is getting more press attention than retirement accounting has received in… well, probably ever, and was in the news all summer. It’s still being slowly digested by Congress but could change the landscape of retirement finance once it’s enacted.
