The IRS has announced contribution savings limits for retirement savings accounts for 2024. All the maximum contributions to retirement plans have increased by $500. Make sure you let your payroll department know that you want to increase your contributions to these plans.
Read MoreWith the passage of the SECURE Act, distribution requirements for beneficiaries changed dramatically. Now, non-spousal beneficiaries are required to distribute the entire balance of an inherited IRA within 10 years! This could present an enormous tax burden for those beneficiaries.
Read MoreIf you are over age 70.5, you are eligible to make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). By doing so, you can benefit your favorite charities, while excluding up to $100,000 annually from your gross income.
Read MoreFind out the maximum contribution limits that can be made to most retirement savings accounts including 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, traditional and Roth IRAs for 2022.
Read MoreIn this episode of Finance In A Flash, we discuss the new 10-year Inherited IRA rules set forth by the SECURE Act in 2020. Chip and Nick discuss what this means for people who have inherited an IRA after 2020, and what scenarios or opportunities you should think about when withdrawing funds from your Inherited IRA.
Read MoreRoth IRAs are great savings mechanisms and can be used effectively for retirement and education planning. One of the less publicized advantages to Roth IRAs is that they can be a great estate planning technique when someone wants to pass along as much as possible to their heirs.
Read MoreDue to the coronavirus pandemic, the due date for filing federal income tax returns and making tax payments has been postponed by the IRS from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. No interest, penalties, or additions to tax will be incurred by taxpayers during this 90-day relief period.
Read MoreA question we often get is “How much can I withdraw from my accounts during retirement and not deplete them?” That question coupled with the ideal stock/bond mix makes for an interesting discussion on how probable your retirement goals are.
Read MoreDuring retirement, is it best to take distributions from IRAs, Roth IRAs or personal brokerage or savings accounts? The decision of "Which account?" is an important one with many factors to consider.
Read MoreWe examine the changes that the SECURE act made on beneficiaries of retirement accounts. Beginning in 2020, the “stretch IRA” is eliminated for most beneficiaries. Also, we look at how trusts will be affected by the new tax law.
Read MoreHave you confirmed the beneficiary designations of your 401k, IRA, or life insurance policies recently? If not, you should! Find out why.
Read MoreBrokerage firms Charles Schwab & Co. and TD Ameritrade recently announced that they would stop charging brokerage commissions on trades for exchange traded funds and even stocks. Some of you may have wondered what impact this will have on you and also will we (Beacon) make any changes to your portfolio as a result.
Read MorePeople who have a tax-deferred retirement account like an IRA, Simple IRA, SEP IRA, or 401(k) plan are required to begin taking an annual distribution from these accounts at the age of 70 1/2.
Read MoreThe ability to contribute to Roth IRAs can represent one of the most beneficial financial planning decisions that people can make for their future.
Read MoreIn this article, we provide some insight into managing those retirement expenses that pre-retires are most concerned about: taxes and health-related expenses.
Read MoreIs it best to contribute to your company sponsored 401k plan, a Roth IRA, or a personal brokerage account? The answer depends on many factors.
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