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Assessing Long Term Care Insurance Options by Scott Montgomery

Posted February 5, 2023

When most people think of retirement, they imagine spending their time traveling and pursuing hobbies and activities that bring them joy. Few consider that as life expectancies increase, so too do the risks that individuals will eventually require costly long-term care for assistance with daily living activities. By failing to prepare in advance of this reality, […]

Secure Act 2.0 Brings Big Changes to Retirement Plans in 2023 By Olga Ismail

Posted February 1, 2023

The beginning of a new year often comes with many changes. For 2023, some of the most significant transformations are occurring in the retirement industry, thanks to the recent passage of the SECURE Act 2.0. While some of the new law’s provisions will not take effect until future years, others will need to be addressed […]

IRS Increases Retirement Plan Contribution, Eligibility Limits for 2023 By Olga Ismail

Posted December 28, 2022

The IRS released its annual cost-of-living adjustments for retirement savers in 2023, increasing the contribution limits and income eligibility requirements in the new year. One week previously, the Social Security Administration announced an 8.3 percent increase in Social Security and Supplement Security Income benefits, which it expects will help retirees weather higher consumer prices and […]

IRS Announces Inflation-Adjustments for 2023 Tax Rates By Scott Montgomery

Posted December 21, 2022

The inflation adjustments to various provisions of the tax code increase significantly in 2023 due partly to rising consumer prices and persistent inflation. It is important to consider these changes as you engage in estate planning and preparing for tax efficiency this year and in the years ahead. In some instances, you could find yourself […]

UPDATED Staggered Retirement Requires Married Couples to Plan Carefully By Lee F. Hediger

Posted December 15, 2022

Spouses saving for an eventual retirement during their working years often have different timelines for leaving the corporate world behind. While a difference in retirement dates can eliminate one income stream and help couples ease slowly into their golden years, careful planning can help ensure their financial goals stay on track. Following are three tips […]

UPDATED 7 Year-End Strategies for Retirement Savers By Kathleen Marteney, CRPC®

Posted November 10, 2022

With the end of the year around the corner, you have a limited amount of time to maximize your retirement savings opportunities in the most tax-efficient manner. Following are some steps to consider taking before December 31. Max out your contribution to a workplace 401(k) retirement plan. For 2023, the maximum amount you may defer […]

Women Increasingly Stepping into Roles as Investors, Family CFOs By Jessica Pendergraft, CFP®*

Posted September 21, 2022

While women traditionally have wielded some level of influence over their families’ financial decisions, a growing number are flexing their financial muscle even further. Recent studies suggest that women are increasingly taking on larger roles when it comes to investing and retirement planning. This evolution makes sense when considering that women live longer than men […]

IRS Clarifies SECURE Act Rules for Withdrawals from Inherited IRAs By Sean Deviney, CFP®*

Posted August 25, 2022

The SECURE Act signed into law at the end of 2019 brought new restrictions to non-spouse beneficiaries of inherited individual retirement accounts (IRAs), requiring them to empty those accounts within 10 years of the original owner’s death and pay the taxes due. Not only was the new law bad news for beneficiaries who were previously […]

401(k) Plan Sponsors Get More Time to Adopt Amendments By Olga Ismail

Posted August 17, 2022

The IRS recently issued guidance extending the deadline for retirement plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) to adopt amendments reflecting legislation passed into law in 2019 and 2020. The previous deadline for calendar year plans has been postponed from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2025. The additional time is good news for sponsors and […]

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