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Middle-Income Earners Can Be Millionaires

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Many people think you need to earn a high salary (e.g., saving 10% of pay in a 401(k) plan). One reason is that average salaries rise with higher levels of education. Payroll deductions for defined contribution plans, like 401(k)s, make adhering to advice to “pay your first” automatic. budgeting).

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Do You Know Your Income Tax Rates?

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Examples include salary, wage, commission, bonus, and tip income, rents and royalties, interest, and required minimum distribution (RMD) withdrawals from tax-deferred retirement savings accounts (e.g., 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and traditional IRAs). An effective tax rate is always lower than a marginal tax rate.

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Can Farmers Ever Afford to Retire?

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401(k), 403(b), 457 plan, and thrift savings plan), and other employer benefits (e.g., eggs and meat), agritourism income, a salary earned through continued work for an adult child or other new farm owner, and income from non-farm related work. health insurance). barn, silo, riding arena), farm equipment (e.g.,

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SECURE 2.0 Act Financial Planning Opportunities in 2023 and Beyond

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The limit will be the greater of $10,000 or 150% of the standard catch-up amount for 401(k)s and similar salary reduction plans. Employer Retirement Plans - A “starter 401(k)” plan for employers with no current retirement plan will take effect in 2024. Auto Enrollment and Escalation - Before SECURE 2.0,

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Retirement and Taxes: "To" and "Through" Planning

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If you picture retirement planning and taxes as a Venn Diagram, there is lots of overlap between these two areas of personal finance. Examples include a 401(k) or 403(b) plan and traditional IRA. To Retirement” Planning ¨ Tax-Advantaged Investing- Tax- deferred income is where taxpayers defer paying taxes until a future time.

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Can Employers Help Employees Save (or Save More)?

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Earlier adopters of 401(k) plans, Generation X workers are saving for retirement, but many may fall short. Despite 81% participating in an employer-sponsored 401(k) or similar plan, only 22% of this generation’s workers are “very” confident they will be able to retire comfortably. Employer Support.

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Go for the Goal: Insights and Strategies

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Examples: save $10,000 toward the cost of a new car in 10 years and save 10% of salary in a 401(k) plan for 25 years. SMART goals have an anticipated cost and time deadline. From there, you can “do the math” to determine attainability and measure progress. The Need for Flexibility - SMART goals cannot be too confining.

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