It is not uncommon to face career transitions at some during your time in the workforce. Whether you’re seizing new opportunities or facing unexpected challenges like a layoff, addressing the financial aspects, particularly your 401(k) plan, is essential to moving...
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How to Avoid the IRA Early Withdrawal Penalty
Although the function of a traditional IRA is to save money for your retirement years, you may need to access those funds earlier than planned. If you withdraw from an IRA before age 59 ½, you could face an early-withdrawal penalty. However, there are some exceptions that will exempt you from the penalty.
Here’s How 401(k)s and IRAs Are Changing Next Year
In response to inflation, the Treasury Department recently announced changes to retirement account savings for 2022. Below we’ll go over the contribution and income limits that will be affecting 401(k)s and Roth IRAs next year. 401(k)s After two years stuck at...
Best Options for Your 401(K) When You Change Jobs
Leaving one job for another can be an exciting move, but changing companies can present some logistical challenges, such as what to do with your old 401(k) plan. While you have options to choose from, some may be better than others. Leave It With Your Former Employer...
Newly Retired? Don’t Overlook These Commonly Missed Tax Breaks
With retirement comes the challenge of stretching out your savings for the rest of your life, so it’s more important than ever to take advantage of every available tax break. Surprisingly, there are some tax breaks for seniors that are often missed simply because they...
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 to Put Your Tax Refund Toward Retirement
If you’re receiving a tax refund this year, cut the temptation for a spending spree and use that money in a way to help grow your nest egg for future years. It might not seem as glamorous as, say, splurging on an exotic getaway, but focusing on long-term strategies will prove more fulfilling in the […]
