A deferred variable annuity is a contract with an annuity provider to pay a certain amount for some period or lifetime. The annuity provider deposits the money in any investment portfolio...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 01/30/2023
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
There are many retirement accounts, but two are familiar – the Roth IRA and the 401(k). The two have a big difference: you can get a 401(k) account from your workplace while...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 12/27/2022
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, Emeritus on 12/08/2022
The retirement account is no place to hide money from taxes because eventually, the IRS will come for their even share. RMDs stands for a required minimum distribution (RMD), which...
Posted by Pat Raskob, Emeritus on 11/28/2022
Suppose you're in active service and receive pre-retirement payments; you can decide to rollover the amount into another retirement account. Or suppose you switch between jobs;...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 11/17/2022
You may be rewarded with dividends when you invest in a company by buying individual stocks, mutual funds, or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). A dividend is a per-share portion of a company's...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 10/26/2022
This guide will tell you everything you need to know about 1035 exchanges: how they work, the different types, and how to assess whether a 1035 exchange is right for you.What is a...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 09/19/2022
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
