The Secure 2.0 Act, passed in December, contains more than 90 provisions affecting retirement savings plans, such as individual retirement accounts and 401(k) workplace plans. The Secure 2.0 Act, passed in December, contains more than 90 provisions affecting retirement savings plans, such as individual retirement accounts and 401(k) workplace plans. Only some changes are effective […]
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Decisions, Decisions: Choosing Among Retirement Plan Contribution Types
If your employer-sponsored 401(k)or 403(b) plan offers pre-tax, Roth, and/or non-Roth after-tax contributions, which should you choose? How do you know which one might be appropriate for your needs? Start by understanding the features of each. PRE-TAX: FOR THOSE WHO WANT LOWER TAXES NOW With pre-tax contributions, the money is deducted from your paycheck before […]
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Transitioning Into Retirement Can Be A Good Thing
If you’re considering retirement within the next five years or so, you’re in the retirement “zone.” This is a critical time period during which you’ll be faced with a number of important choices, and the decisions you make can have long-lasting consequences. THE RETIREMENT “ZONE” It’s a period of transition: a shift from a mindset […]
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Taking Advantage of Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans
Employer-sponsored qualified retirement plans such as 401(k)s are some of the most powerful retirement savings tools available. If your employer offers such a plan and you’re not participating in it, you should be. Once you’re participating in a plan, try to take full advantage of it. UNDERSTAND YOUR EMPLOYER-SPONSORED PLAN Before you can take advantage […]
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Converting Investment Assets to Retirement Income
During your working years, you’ve probably set aside funds in retirement accounts such as IRAs, 401(k)s, or other workplace savings plans, as well as in taxable accounts. Your challenge during retirement is to convert those savings into an ongoing income stream that will provide adequate income throughout your retirement years. SETTING A WITHDRAWAL RATE The […]