In 2017, 49% of adults aged 55 to 66 had no retirement savings; this is according to the US Census Bureau. Since that time, various policies such as the Secure Act 2.0 have been used...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 07/29/2023
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) offer individuals a valuable opportunity to save for retirement while enjoying certain tax benefits. However, it's crucial to stay informed...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/09/2023
A defined benefit plan, more commonly known as a pension plan, provides guaranteed retirement benefits to employees. Defined benefit plans are primarily funded by the employer, with...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 01/26/2023
Spouses who live in one of the nine community property states must classify their income as community income or separate income when filing separate federal income tax returns. In...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 01/17/2023
The SECURE Act, passed in late 2019, changed the rules for saving and withdrawing money from retirement accounts. Also, it was the first major legislative change to tax laws in more...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 12/08/2022
Saving for retirement takes effort and sacrifice, especially since most people will need to invest hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars to provide enough income to supplement...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 09/30/2022
Understanding how to plan for retirement doesn't have to be difficult. The various available retirement plans are easier to comprehend than you might think, although each has its...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 07/31/2022
Vanguard's established exchange-traded funds and mutual funds have been a long mainstay in 401(k) plans, retirement plans, IRAs, and managed portfolios.But longevity isn't...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 07/18/2022
Saving as much as possible for your future use, in any way possible, can be of great long-term value. The IRS changes to pension contribution limits make this possible for more people...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 06/24/2022
