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Is Retirement A Good Time For Roth Conversions?
Considering Roth conversions in retirementgettyIf you think retirement planning moves stop at retirement, think again. For high earners, converting an IRA to a Roth IRA while you're still working could be the worst time of all. Although it…
5 Ways To Have More Tax-Free Income In Retirement
How to get the most tax free income in retirement.gettyNo one loves paying taxes. Building a retirement income you can't outlive is a challenge for many Americans. Increasing the amount of tax-free retirement income you receive will help…
AMT Vs CCI: Which REIT Stock Is A Better Buy?
How do American Tower and Crown Castle stack up?gettyAmerican Tower (AMT) and Crown Castle (CCI) are two of the largest real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the United States. They not only compete every day in their businesses, they…
IRS Announces New 2024 401(k) Contribution Limits
IRS Announce new higher 401(k) contribution limits for 2024gettyWhile inflation may be stressing workers' budgets, it also brings some good news for those looking to maximize their contributions to retirement accounts. If you are looking to…
Forget National Caregivers Month. Think About What Family Caregivers Need
looking at photo album together on couch in living roomgettyWelcome to November, National Family Caregivers Month, one of those Hallmark Card-like designations that politicians grant when they can’t, or won’t, actually act to help people.…
3 Reasons For Business Owners To Open A Solo 401(k) Before Year End
Is now the time to open a Solo 401(k) to help reduce the taxes on your small business profits?gettyIf you are self-employed or own a business and are annoyed by how much you pay in taxes, you should check out the Solo 401(k). While saving…
What Is A Transfer On Death Account Beneficiary?
French athlete and former Mountain Bike champion Aurelien Fontenoy makes a bungee jump on his bike ... from the Artuby bridge, the highest bridge in Europe with 182 m of height, near Comps-sur-Artuby on July 24, 2021, southeastern France.…
Financial Distress Fuels Rise In 401(k) Hardship Withdrawals
A recent report from Bank of America BAC found that a growing number of Americans are resorting to hardship withdrawals from their 401(k) accounts, signaling financial distress is on the rise. Hardship withdrawals refer to funds withdrawn…
Will The Charlotte Housing Market Crash In 2024?
A view of downtown Charlotte, which has become one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. and ... hotspot for housing activity.gettyCharlotte, North Carolina, is one of the hottest spots in the United States. From 1990 to 2000, its…
A Simple Framework For Activating Your Wealth
Across the financial landscape—the industry, the media, the blogosphere, the DIY community—virtually all attention is paid to attaining and sustaining wealth. You’ll find more than you’ll ever need or want on saving, investing, and…