In personal finance, planning for the future is essential to securing a stable and comfortable life. A deferred compensation plan is one of the most powerful tools available to individuals...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 09/13/2023
The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax is a federal payroll tax imposed on employees and employers to fund Social Security and Medicare programs. FICA tax is a critical...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 03/14/2023
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...
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
One good thing about trading is that all you have to do to become a trader is get started. Many people trade as a hobby, while others trade full-time for a living, and some traders...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 10/16/2022
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
This is a subset of a defined benefit pension plan. The employer often funds it via contributions made to a specific account comprising the compensation and interest of the participating...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 03/17/2022
Today, relatively few Americans itemize deductions on their tax returns. You can claim either the standard deduction or the itemized deductions, but not both. And, of course, you always...