Recent IRA Articles

Halloween can be a fun time to dress up and pretend to be someone or something else. It’s all fun and games because you know who or what is underneath the costume. But what if you didn’t? Likewise, are you sure you fully understand what’s behind some of your asset choices? Learn here about gold…

The best time to retire isn’t always tied to your age. Financially, is there a better month or season to retire? February or November? Summer or fall? Learn when might be the best time of year to retire from a financial and tax perspective and get tips for end-of-year tax planning now. When Is the…

We all remember when the Great Recession turned people’s 401(k)s into 201(k)s. Retirement accounts took a beating. “The nation’s 401(k)s and IRAs lost about $2.4 trillion in the final two quarters of 2008,” reported The Atlantic. So what could we have done differently to help protect, or hedge, our retirement accounts? Consider these six tactics…

An IRA rollover allows you to consolidate former employer-sponsored retirement plans and potentially access a greater variety of asset options. When you’re weighing a rollover of retirement funds, there are two types to consider: direct and indirect. Follow along as we explore the difference between direct and indirect rollovers, the rules for each, and how…

Economic indicators tell you whether the economy is expanding or contracting. When these indicators are reported to the public, they can cause the stock market to shift in a second. But what about something like your retirement portfolio? Can economic indicators send shockwaves through your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement vehicles? Learn more about the…

Have you been putting money into retirement over the past 20 years or more? Good for you. But if you haven’t (or even if you have), it’s wise to review basic retirement math and reiterate why—even if you’ have money put away—it’s essential to start saving for retirement as early as possible. We’ll show how…

According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, about two of every three 21- to 32-year-olds haven’t started saving for retirement. Is that a big deal? What if you’re in your 40s or 50s? It’s never too early to start saving for retirement, and thankfully, it’s also never too late if you…

If you’re facing a 401(k) rollover decision in the coming year—because you’re changing jobs or because you’re nearing retirement and want to hold onto your tax-sheltered status a bit longer—there are some important yet complicated changes you need to know about. Here, we go over what a 401(k) to IRA rollover is, why you might…

Perhaps fueled by time at home and stimulus funds, the average balance in Americans’ retirement accounts hit a record for the third straight quarter this year, according to Fidelity. We’ll look at the story and then review how that money is being allocated. What’s really inside American retirement accounts, and could they be more diversified?…

You might be one of the few Americans who plan to max out your 401(k) retirement contributions, which means you’ll hit the annual IRS limit allowed for pretax contributions. Does this mean you have to stop saving for retirement? Or that you can only put cash in a traditional savings account? Nope. You actually have…

Who are you reaching out to about your future? Many individuals and organizations can help you build a better tomorrow and provide information to strengthen your financial future. Even if you feel well-equipped to weather any economic storm, there’s nothing wrong with reevaluating your current situation to ensure that your goals align with where you…

If the past is any indicator, you can expect to be paying more, not less, during retirement to maintain the same standard of living that you enjoy today. That’s pretty much the definition of inflation. Inflation also is a benchmark that the federal government uses to determine contribution limits to qualified retirement plans or to…