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Tax Deductions with Roths and Traditional IRAs
A 23-year-old single contributes the maximum $18,000 to his Roth 401(k) at work in 2016, and his employer matched $9,000. So, is he allowed to
If it is So Important, Why Doesn’t Everyone Make a Will?
No one likes to plan for his or her death, but it’ll happen to all of us, says The Reading Eagle Business Weekly in the
Secret Details for IRAs
One potential benefit of IRAs is creditor protection in the case of a bankruptcy. However, when you die, you may wonder if your beneficiaries are
Time to Review your Financial Planning
Business Insider’s recent article, “A financial adviser shares a 5-step checklist to complete before the end of 2016,” notes that many folks spend more time
Let’s Keep an Easy New Year’s Resolution
We all take some time at the end of the year to reflect. As you consider 2016, you can certainly agree that the year had
Steps to Take When a Loved One Dies
WXYZ Detroit’s recent article, “Tips you need to know to take a loved one’s estate through probate,” explains that within 42 days of the death,
Saying “I Do” Again in Your Golden Years
A late-in-life remarriage can get extremely complicated, says New Hampshire Magazine in “Navigating Late-Life Remarriage.” This is especially true if you don’t know your legal
Are You Ready to Take Your RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions)?
Kiplinger’s recent article, “FAQs About Required Minimum Distributions for Retirement Accounts,” contains some practical advice to help you comply with IRS requirements. For example, if
Blended Family Estate Planning
The best time to start estate planning is now—before the plan needs to be implemented, says The Fairfield Bay News in “Estate Planning Tips for
Can I Retire and Still Pay for My Kids’ College?
A recent CNBC article, “Saving for college and for retirement isn’t impossible,” says that parents can fund college tuition and retirement if they begin saving
Review Your Tax Returns for Ideas on Improving Your Finances
You can use the details on Form 1040 to spark discussions about much more than tax planning with your estate planning attorney, says CNBC, in
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