Posts Tagged ‘Retirement Planning’
What Happens When You Run Out of Money? A Memorial Day Reminder to Plan Ahead
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country. While we reflect on their bravery, it’s also an important reminder of how essential it is to plan ahead—financially. Just as military service members prepare for the challenges ahead, we should all be preparing for financial uncertainty. Running out…
Read MoreThe Retirement Savings Rate That Actually Works: Tax-Smart Strategies for High Earners
How much should you be saving for retirement? The wrong percentage can derail your long-term goals. A safe, effective savings rate isn’t a guess. It’s based on math, strategy, and smart tax planning. Let’s answer the real questions: What works? What doesn’t? And how can you keep more of what you earn while building wealth?…
Read MoreWhy Retirement Plans Need Room to Breathe
Most retirement plans are built with one goal: maximize contributions. But what if that mindset is too rigid? What if by trying to optimize every tax-advantaged dollar, you’re setting yourself up for long-term inefficiencies, liquidity problems, or even unnecessary taxes? Retirement plans need room to breathe. You need flexibility—financial, strategic, and tax-related—so your savings can…
Read MoreBeware of UBIT Lurking in Your IRA—It Causes Double Taxes , 2025
When you invest in a traditional individual retirement account (IRA), you get a tax deduction for the money you put in and then pay taxes when you take the money out. Money inside the IRA grows tax-free (or tax-deferred, technically, because it’s taxable when you take it out of a traditional IRA). But here is…
Read MoreFailing to Plan: The Costliest Taxpayer Mistake in 2025
As the 2025 tax season approaches, many taxpayers will likely repeat a common and expensive mistake: waiting until the last minute to consider tax strategies. Without proactive planning, you might find yourself paying Uncle Sam more than necessary. Tax planning isn’t just about reducing your tax burden during filing season—it’s about setting yourself up for…
Read MoreUnderstanding the SECURE Act 2.0: What You Need to Know for 2023 and Beyond
As retirement planning continues to evolve, so do the laws that govern how we save, invest, and plan for our future. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019 was a significant step forward, but the passage of the SECURE Act 2.0 in 2022 has introduced even more changes aimed at…
Read MoreRetirement Planning for Doctors: Why It’s Tougher Than You Think
8 steps you should be taking to retire on time with the lifestyle you desire It may be hard to believe that retirement planning can be tough for doctors – after all, the medical profession is one of the most lucrative careers one can choose. But there are more than a few sob stories of…
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