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

Money Talk

If you picture retirement planning and taxes as a Venn Diagram, there is lots of overlap between these two areas of personal finance. This is true both during one’s working years (when taxpayers are saving for retirement) and later, when people are older and withdrawing taxable income from tax-deferred accounts.

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Can Farmers Ever Afford to Retire?

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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. Farm Asset Sale Income- When farm assets are sold, the proceeds provide a nest egg that can be invested to provide retirement income.

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The 4 Best Benefits in 2024, According to Employees

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Pension and retirement plans The same Forbes Advisor study found that 34% of employees and 34% of employers agree that retirement plans are a vital part of a company’s benefits strategy. A retirement plan allows employees to build a financial safety net as they work, saving money over their careers.

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Financial Planning During Uncertain Times

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Develop a Proactive Mindset - This means acknowledging, learning about, and planning for possible future outcomes rather than ignoring the possibility that they could happen. An example is retirement planning. Make Small Changes - If inflation or job changes are pinching household finances, it is time to revisit cash flow.

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SECURE 2.0 Act Financial Planning Opportunities in 2023 and Beyond

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Act of 2022 , passed last December, has financial planning opportunities for both the accumulation and distribution phases of retirement planning. New Catch-Up Limit - Currently, additional catch-up savings ($7,500 in 2023) in employer retirement plans is available for workers age 50+. The SECURE 2.0

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Why SECURE 2.0 Act Auto-Enrollment and Escalation Will Boost Employee Financial Well-Being

Griffin Benefits

contains dozens of changes to retirement plans, but perhaps none bigger than these two: New 401(k) and 403(b) plans will be required to automatically enroll participants in the respective plans, and employee salary deferral rates will automatically escalate each year. The SECURE Act 2.0 THE SECURE ACT 2.0

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Financial Security and Happiness in Later Life: Reflections from Recent Webinars

Money Talk

I recently attended a number of webinars about retirement planning. Ageism can make it difficult for older adults to earn their previous salary if they decide to return to the labor force. For example, if you really enjoy working, maybe you shouldn’t retire at all in the traditional sense. Many have to settle for less.

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