A group of 10 centrist lawmakers recently unveiled an approximately $908 billion economic relief plan, which has brought life back into stalled talks centered around pandemic relief packages. A second stimulus check, funding for state and local budgets, as well as...
Rob Yeend
Should You Consider a Roth Conversion?
The idea of paying taxes on retirement savings sooner rather than later might seem like an ill-advised idea (who knows what the future’s tax rates will be?), but when it comes to a Roth IRA, which is funded with after-tax dollars, it could actually be a smart move for...
How the CARES Act Changed the Rules for 401(k) Withdrawals
Retirement savings plans like 401(k)s are typically difficult to withdraw before age 59.5, and if you do manage to get at your savings early, the move doesn’t come without steep tax withholdings. Enter the Covid-19 pandemic, however, and, at least temporarily, those...
What We Know About the Payroll Tax Deferral Program Based on Guidance from the IRS
In August President Trump issued an Executive Order to create a temporary deferral of payroll taxes beginning September 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, but details were lacking. The IRS recently released official guidance in the form of Notice 2020-65, but there is...
Retirement Planning During a Pandemic: How to Keep Long-Term Finance Goals on Track
It seems like COVID-19 has rattled just about every aspect our lives, from everyday tasks and errands to financial planning and retirement planning. In such a tumultuous time it can be challenging to set financial goals, especially where retirement is concerned....
What Could Be Included in the Next Stimulus Package?
When Congress returns to Washington on July 20th after a two-week recess it will begin working on legislation for a second stimulus package. General consensus is that a second package will indeed move forward, but there are still a lot of unknowns. Here’s what the...
How to Break Through Budget Barriers
If you want to get out of debt and start planning for a solid financial future, there’s simply no way around the fact that creating a feasible budget with sticking power is the surest path forward. Here are some common budget barriers and how to move past them. Not...
