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After The SECURE Act: 6 Rules You Need To Know About Mandatory Distributions From IRAs And 401(k)s

17th Jan, 2020

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After The SECURE Act: 6 Rules You Need To Know About Mandatory Distributions From IRAs And 401(k)s

From: www.forbes.com

Retirement planning is about more than just saving money – it’s about generating an income plan for spending money. You can break saving for retirement into three main goals: automate savings as much as possible during working years; invest in long-term growth investments with low fees; and stay engaged and employed…

16th Jan, 2020

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Ideas for Safeguarding Your Wealth in 2020

From: REAP, LLC. | Retirement & Estate Advisors & Professionals

You’ve worked hard to earn what’s yours. Thoughtful decisions and smart planning have helped you find financial stability, and now it’s time to go the extra mile to ensure your assets will stay secure for years to come.

You probably already have a good start, but make sure you’re keeping these five steps in mind if you…

Money Conversation with Your Kids 

16th Jan, 2020

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Planning for retirement sometimes is filled with numerous preparations.  One step at a time you put your life and your finances in order so that the remainder of your years are spent enjoying the lifestyle and security you have worked so hard to achieve.

Preparing for retirement includes steps to prepare your children for the decisions you have made. Sitting down with them and laying out your plans is an important step in the…

How to Recognize and Prevent Elder Financial Abuse 

16th Jan, 2020

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Financial abuse can be a complicated subject, but at its most basic level it involves taking advantage of an older adult through manipulation or intimidation to steal their money or property.

What are the risk factors for financial abuse?

Elderly adults are some of the most vulnerable to financial abuse. Some of the biggest risk factors for older adults include:

• Isolation
Isolation can cause extreme loneliness in seniors, leaving them desperate for any sort of social connection….

SECURE Act: How It Will Affect You and the Beneficiaries of Your Retirement Accounts

15th Jan, 2020

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SECURE Act: How It Will Affect You and the Beneficiaries of Your Retirement Accounts

From: REAP, LLC. | Retirement & Estate Advisors & Professionals

On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act). The SECURE Act, which is effective January 1, 2020. The Act is the most impactful legislation affecting retirement accounts in decades. The SECURE Act has several positive changes: It increases the…

11 Expenses You No Longer Need in Retirement

14th Jan, 2020

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11 Expenses You No Longer Need in Retirement

From: retiredinamerica.com

Retiring early seems like a distant dream. But with determination, motivation and careful planning, you could become financially independent and able to retire early. In other words, become a member of the FIRE movement.

In order to accomplish your FIRE goals, you might need to make some sacrifices along the way and cut down or even downright eliminate some things you…

Key Provisions from the SECURE Act

14th Jan, 2020

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Key Provisions from the SECURE Act

From: www.iamsinc.com

On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Act into law. The SECURE Act marks the most significant overhaul to retirement policy in years. And with these changes, comes a need for many people to review, or even revise, their retirement plans. This presents multiple prospecting and marketing opportunities for financial advisors.

In total, the SECURE Act…

10 U.S. States That Tax Your Social Security Benefits (and How)

8th Jan, 2020

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10 U.S. States That Tax Your Social Security Benefits (and How)

From: legalguidancenow.com

Are Social Security benefits really taxable? Well, yes and no; it all depends on the state you live in. Vermont, for example, views Social Security benefits the same way as the feds. Meanwhile, Conneticut taxes them only if your income tops $50,000.

Regardless if you’re planning to move to another state soon or just travel there for a…

Assessing the Damage Done by the SECURE Act

31st Dec, 2019

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Assessing the Damage Done by the SECURE Act

From: advisorperspectives.com

The Grinch who stole Christmas is alive and well this year – in the U.S. Congress. Our representatives and senators passed a bill that negatively affects the middle and working class by changing the rules of passing an IRA to one’s heirs. Now adult children who inherit IRAs will be required to drain them within 10 years and pay all…