by Kenny | Mar 12, 2020 | IRA BLOG
By Ian Berger, JD IRA Analyst Question: Hi Ed, First of all, I’m a big fan. Now here’s my question: If I do a backdoor Roth conversion with exclusively nondeductible IRA contributions, is there a 5-year clock on withdrawing the converted dollars without... by Kenny | Mar 11, 2020 | IRA BLOG
By Ian Berger, JD IRA Analyst The amount of annual elective deferrals you can make to a 401(k) or 403(b) plan is limited by the tax code. If you discover that you’ve over-contributed in 2019, time is of the essence to correct the error. If you don’t act quickly, the... by Kenny | Mar 9, 2020 | IRA BLOG
By Sarah Brenner, JD IRA Analyst The SECURE Act eliminated the age restriction on contributions to traditional IRAs. The rule outlawing contributions for those 70 ½ or older is no more. This is good news for older IRA owners who are still working or have a spouse who... by Kenny | Mar 5, 2020 | blog, Financial Services Newsletter, New Weekly Newsletter, Weekly Article, Weekly Newsletter
Taking these steps before you begin claiming can ensure you’re receiving as much money as possible. The majority of retirees will depend on their Social Security benefits for at least a significant portion of their income. In fact, half of married couples and... by Kenny | Mar 5, 2020 | IRA BLOG
By Sarah Brenner, JD IRA Analyst Question: My dad was 86 when he died and I inherited half of his IRA, which I elected to stretch. Am I correct in thinking that since I am not yet 70 ½, I am not allowed to direct qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from this...