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My Take-Aways from Retirement Planning Guidebook

Money Talk

I recently read Retirement Planning Guidebook , a 453-page tome by retirement researcher and American College professor Dr. Wade Pfau, cover to cover. As an age 60+ adult and a CFP® professional, I consider myself fairly well informed about retirement planning topics. The goal of mountain climbing (i.e.,

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What's missing from retirement planning? Oftentimes, it's access

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And baby boomers are actually the highest percentage of retirement-account holders among any group segmented in a 2021 survey by the U.S. This lack of retirement planning by large segments of employees is leading to more stress for them and less productivity at work. First, offer retirement plans. Census Bureau.

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Year-End Tax Moves to Save Money

Money Talk

As the year winds down so, too, does your opportunity to take proactive steps to reduce 2023 income tax due in April 2024 and, perhaps, taxes due in future years as well. Below are some money-saving tax planning strategies to consider. Year-to-Year Comparison - Once a draft 2023 tax return is prepared, compare it to 2022.

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Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings Plans in Later Life

Money Talk

One of the niche audiences for my business, Money Talk , is older adults grappling with financial issues such as creation of a retirement “paycheck,” paying taxes on required minimum distributions (RMDs), and simplifying financial accounts. Taxable accounts outside of retirement savings plans, 2. Tax-free accounts (e.g.,

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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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What Is a Qualified Retirement Plan?

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There are several ways individuals contribute to their retirement benefits. Some of these plans have an advantage when it comes to taxes. For such a program to enjoy any tax benefits , it has to conform to the standards set in the US tax code, section 401a. Types of Qualified Retirement Plans.

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IRS Unveils New Pre-Examination Compliance Pilot Program for Retirement Plans

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Or at the very least, predict the timing of a retirement plan audit? Last Friday, the IRS Employee Plans division announced a new pilot program whereby it will notify retirement plan sponsors 90 days in advance that their plan has been selected for upcoming examination.