Thanks to recent inflation the IRS has increased the contribution limits for some types of retirement accounts. Unfortunately, the IRA limits did not increase, but anyone with a 401(k) will be able to contribute more in salary deferrals and Health Savings Account (HSA) limits are...
One thing that I have learned over the years is that life holds many surprises – both good and bad. Most retirees try to predict if they have enough in assets and pension or social security income to maintain their lifestyle. What they...
People rarely stay with the same employer for their entire career. In fact, according to the Bureau of labor statistics, people change jobs an average of 12 times during their lifetime. With all these job changes, most people will end up with a 401(k) or...
On the surface, one would think that medical professionals like doctors and dentists would be financially secure. After all, the average primary care physician salary is $223,000 based on a 2018 Medscape Physician Compensation Survey, with some specialties making considerably more. Cardiologists, orthopedic...
We are often asked, particularly by younger clients, if it is better to make tax-deferred contributions or after-tax (Roth) contributions to their IRA or employer-sponsored retirement account. While there are many rules of thumb across the internet and financial media on this topic, it is...
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) has provided immediate access to retirement funds for qualified individuals that might otherwise be difficult or costly to tap. “Coronavirus-related distributions” or CRD’s are now permitted under certain circumstances from 401(k), 403(b) and IRA accounts...
As a former philosophy minor, I believe that there are yin and yang forces at work in the world. This Chinese concept of dualism (negative-positive, dark-bright) postures that these contrary forces may actually be complimentary. Perhaps it is a result of self-isolation, but...
Spousal IRAs allow married couples in which one spouse works and one does not to make IRA contributions to the account of the non-working spouse. Typically, in order to contribute to an IRA, you need to have earned income. Spousal contributions create a way around...
Some retirement plan contribution limits are increasing in 2020. Periodically the Treasury Department raises contribution limits to keep pace with inflation. This is good news for those that like to max out their savings for retirement. For 2020, this includes almost all types of retirement...
How do you evaluate the services that you pay for? We recently sold a house and paid the typical 6% fee to our realtor – 3% to the listing agent and 3% to the sales agent. This seemed like a lot of money...