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
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
Cash balance plans are defined benefit retirement savings plans that allow business owners to make large deductible contributions each year and build up deferred retirement savings....
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 11/04/2021
A 401(k) plan can be an attractive way to invest because it gives employees the ability to increase their contributions before tax and tax-deferred income until retirement. According...
An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a tax-free savings account anyone can open and save for the long term. The IRA is primarily designed for those who want to begin saving for...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 04/30/2022
The loss of a loved one can lead to emotional burden and significant financial debt related to the settling of the estate. If you are the beneficiary of a retirement plan's assets,...
Posted by Karen Munoz, EA on 07/17/2021
Before the Kiddie tax, parents could get tax savings by setting up an investment account using the kid's name. Parents could give various items like a stock to their kids in which...
529 state-run plans have always had tax benefits, but recent federal tax law changes have made them even more attractive to many families. Here's what you need to know to get the...
We want to remind you of the federal education tax benefits you may be eligible for. Making the most of these tax benefits would help reduce spending on higher education.If you're...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 07/24/2020