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SECURE 2.0 Act Summary: New Retirement Plan Rules to Know
Retirment Plans The SECURE 2.0 Act makes significant changes to retirement savings plans. Here's what you need to know.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Can You Retire Without a Pension Plan?
Here’s how to sort through your options and plan for a successful retirement, whether you have a pension or not.
By Laura Schultz, J.D., IAR Published
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Two Five-Year Rules for Roth IRAs
Kiplinger Tax Letter It’s vital to know when the five-year clock starts for tax-free and penalty-free earnings.
By Joy Taylor Last updated
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Three Ways You Can Take Advantage of Extended RMD Ages
The extra time, thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act, can be used to plan Roth conversions, consider tax breaks like qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) and reduce taxable accounts sooner at lower tax rates.
By Chris Heerlein, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Retirement Account Moves to Make Before December 31
You can make retirement account moves before year-end. Consider topping off your contributions and taking your RMDs.
By Sandra Block Last updated
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You Missed Medicare Annual Open Enrollment — Now What?
There are limited ways you can change your Original Medicare elections after annual open enrollment has closed.
By Donna LeValley Published
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What You Can Do Now to Avoid Paying Higher Taxes in 2026
Tax rates are set to increase once the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act sunsets at the end of 2025, but steps you take now could put you in a better financial position.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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RMDs Deadline Is Coming: What if You Don’t Need the Money?
New rules affect the age when you have to take your RMDs and what the penalty is if you mess up. There are also options to delay or avoid taking them.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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How to Measure the Health of Your Retirement Plan
These five key indicators can help you make decisions based on the overall performance of your retirement plan rather than individual variables.
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) Published