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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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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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Teaching Teens About Finances

Teaching Teens About Finances

April 27, 2023
Starting early can make a significant impact on retirement savings, but how can you help teach your teen to...
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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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Inherited IRA Strategies

Inherited IRA Strategies

February 9, 2023
With the passage of the SECURE Act & SECURE 2.0 Act, Stretch IRAs are no longer an option. So,...
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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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5 Costly Roth IRA Mistakes to Avoid

5 Costly Roth IRA Mistakes to Avoid

January 19, 2023
A Roth IRA is an important component of your retirement portfolio. In this episode of Your Life Simplified,...
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Reaching Your Financial Goals & New Year’s Resolutions

Reaching Your Financial Goals & New Year’s Resolutions

January 5, 2023
To kick off the new year, Valerie Escobar , senior wealth advisor, and Michael MacKelvie , wealth advisor, share...
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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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