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20 IRA Mistakes to Avoid
For a vehicle with an annual contribution limit of just $7,000 ($8,000 for those over 50), investors sure have a lot riding on IRAs....
RetirementGuy
Feb 61 min read
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Annuity Definition and 14 Terms You Need to Know
Any annuity definition should recognize that complexity and consumer confusion have hampered these financial products. Although they may...
RetirementGuy
Jan 161 min read
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10 Reasons to Leave Your Heirs a Roth IRA
Roth IRAs (individual retirement accounts) are increasingly popular in legacy planning because of their tax-free benefits on...
RetirementGuy
Jan 161 min read
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How to Roll Over an Old 401(k)
Old 401(k)s are a little like the old clothes in the back of your closet. You know you should do something about them—try them on and...
RetirementGuy
Jan 21 min read
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IRS Announces 2025 Tax Brackets, Standard Deductions And Other Inflation Adjustments
The IRS has announced the annual inflation adjustments for the year 2025, including tax rate schedules, tax tables and cost-of-living...
RetirementGuy
Jan 21 min read
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How Trusts Can Be Used to Protect LLCs From Creditors
Even though the owner of a limited liability company (LLC) is generally protected from a lawsuit originating from inside of an LLC — the...
RetirementGuy
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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Your First Look At 2025 Tax Rates: Projected Brackets, Standard Deductions And More
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis in...
RetirementGuy
Sep 12, 20241 min read
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Six of the Best Assets to Inherit
If you’re planning to leave your heirs any sort of inheritance with your estate plan, you’re already giving them a valuable financial leg...
RetirementGuy
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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Changes in Retirement Savings Rules to Know Before Year’s End
Investors might be forgiven for not being aware of all of the provisions Congress put into the landmark retirement law it passed more...
RetirementGuy
Jul 31, 20241 min read
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Tax Loss Harvesting And Your Retirement
As you near retirement, tax strategies become increasingly important not only in your day to day life but also on your investments. An...
RetirementGuy
May 9, 20241 min read
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3 Mistakes Beneficiaries Must Avoid When Inheriting An IRA
The Secure Act has eliminated the stretch IRA for most people who are inheriting an IRA or 401(k). Now, beneficiaries who inherit an IRA...
RetirementGuy
Apr 25, 20241 min read
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SECURE 2.0 Act Summary: New Retirement Plan Rules to Know
The SECURE 2.0 Act is a recently enacted significant piece of legislation that has brought about substantial changes to the retirement...
RetirementGuy
Apr 25, 20241 min read
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2024 Tax Brackets, Standard Deductions And Other Inflation Adjustments
The IRS has announced the annual inflation adjustments for the year 2024, including tax rate schedules, tax tables and cost-of-living...
RetirementGuy
Apr 11, 20241 min read
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Tax Tips for Last-Minute Filers
Tax Day is almost here for most people, so you'll want to file your federal income tax return soon to avoid IRS penalties. The last day...
RetirementGuy
Apr 11, 20241 min read
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How Tax-Loss Harvesting Helps to Lower Your Tax Bill
Tax season is here, and many investors are looking at their capital gains and losses in 2023 to determine what they will owe in taxes....
RetirementGuy
Mar 14, 20241 min read
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Brace Yourself for Higher RMDs in 2024
Key Takeaways Money can’t stay in an IRA or 401(k) forever. Your required beginning date, or RBD, is when you have to start taking the...
RetirementGuy
Mar 14, 20241 min read
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Inherited an IRA? Four Things Every Beneficiary Should Know
Inherited IRA beneficiaries should be aware of several important tax considerations — especially considering recent rule changes and...
RetirementGuy
Feb 8, 20241 min read
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Will My Retirement Income Count as Income for Social Security?
Deciding when to take Social Security benefits is one of the most important questions to answer in planning your retirement strategy....
RetirementGuy
Feb 1, 20241 min read
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'Tis the Season for Charitable Giving's Many Benefits
The holiday season is the perfect time for families to discuss charitable giving. With everyone gathered for holiday get-togethers, an...
RetirementGuy
Dec 21, 20231 min read
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The biggest changes for retirement coming in 2024
Cooling inflation and a recent stock market surge have delivered a welcome comeback for many retirement savings accounts. Toss in the...
RetirementGuy
Dec 21, 20231 min read
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