Key Takeaways: Converting a traditional IRA or 401(k) to a Roth account triggers taxable income in the year of conversion, but qualified withdrawals afterward are tax-free. The strategy works best when you convert during a lower-income window, such as early retirement...
Retirement
How Working in Retirement Could Affect Your Social Security Benefits
For many Americans, retirement isn’t a sudden transition but a gradual one. Many Americans leave their full-time careers to take part-time jobs, freelance, consult in their fields, or pursue new opportunities that generate income. But if you’re also drawing Social...
TrumpIRA.gov: What It Means for Workers Without a Retirement Plan
Saving for the future has felt like an uphill battle for many Americans lately. Inflation is still up, gas prices aren’t budging, and many workers are cutting back on 401(k) contributions just to put more money in their pockets. But for roughly 56 million Americans,...
The Retirement Magic Number Is Now $1.46 Million — Here’s How to Catch Up
According to the 2026 Planning and Progress Study by Northwestern Mutual, the average American now believes they’ll need $1.46 million to retire comfortably. That’s a $200,000 jump from last year. For many Americans, this upward trend is unsettling. But Americans...
These Proposed Social Security Updates Aim To Protect Identity Theft Victims and Simplify Retirement Claiming Ages
The House of Representatives recently passed three bills aimed at improving Social Security services, particularly for retirees and identity theft victims. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is supposed to be a resource for Americans, even before they collect...
How Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Could Impact Social Security Taxes for Seniors
The newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) has stirred considerable interest, especially regarding Social Security, and there has been some confusion about whether the bill eliminates taxes on Social Security. While President Trump himself has said that it does,...
Maximize Your Retirement Nest Egg: Lesser-Known Advantages of 401(k)s
A 401(k) fund tends to be a passive piece of an employee’s retirement plan—automatic contributions, company match, and occasional check-ins. But if you haven’t reviewed your plan recently, you might be missing out on some newer features that can significantly enhance...
