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High Earner? Consider a Backdoor Roth or Mega-Backdoor Roth

October 5, 2023
Read time: 5 minutes The IRS places income limits on who can contribute to a Roth IRA. As...
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The Latest on Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rules

The Latest on Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rules

September 7, 2023
As of 2023, the age for starting RMDs is 73. It increases to age 75 by 2033. In addition,...
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Make the Most of Your Retirement Plan Contributions

Make the Most of Your Retirement Plan Contributions

August 25, 2023
You may want to consider creating a strategy for maximizing retirement plan contributions. The IRS has upped the amount...
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How to Get the Maximum Social Security Benefit

How to Get the Maximum Social Security Benefit

June 2, 2023
If you’re a high earner and meet certain qualifications, you could receive the highest Social Security benefit possible ($54,660)...
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Retiring Early? Discover Ways to Fund Health Care

Retiring Early? Discover Ways to Fund Health Care

May 5, 2023
If your goal is to retire early, you’ll need a plan for funding health care until Medicare kicks in....
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Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Strategies

Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Strategies

May 1, 2023
When you meet with your advisor and tax professional to review your wealth plan, consider discussing whether to put...
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5 Factors to Consider When Determining Your Retirement Account Withdrawal Rate

5 Factors to Consider When Determining Your Retirement Account Withdrawal Rate

March 2, 2023
As you plan for retirement or if you’re already retired, how much you’ll withdraw from retirement accounts for reliable...
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Many Age 65+ Still Working for a More Secure Financial Future

Many Age 65+ Still Working for a More Secure Financial Future

February 2, 2023
With several forces converging at once—the bite of inflation, market swings and higher interest rates—nearly 60% of high earners...
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Should You Roll Over an IRA to an HSA?

Should You Roll Over an IRA to an HSA?

January 5, 2023
For many people, health savings accounts (HSAs) provide an affordable way to pay for medical expenses. To make pre-tax...
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How the Timing of Withdrawals Can Make or Break Your Portfolio

How the Timing of Withdrawals Can Make or Break Your Portfolio

January 4, 2023
The saying “timing is everything” rings especially true when you are ready to retire and plan to start withdrawing...
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Congress Passes Secure 2.0 Act Bringing Big Changes to Saving for Retirement

Congress Passes Secure 2.0 Act Bringing Big Changes to Saving for Retirement

January 2, 2023
At the end of 2022, Congress passed SECURE 2.0 Act legislation as part of a larger spending bill. SECURE...
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Year-end Planning: 5 Strategies to Maximize Savings While Reducing Your Taxable Income

Year-end Planning: 5 Strategies to Maximize Savings While Reducing Your Taxable Income

December 1, 2022
As the year wraps up, you’ve most likely met with your wealth advisor about tax-advantaged moves to make by...
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