This 401(k) Change Could Impact How You Make Catch-Up Contributions

High earners aged 50 and over will face new rules requiring 401(k) catch-up contributions in 2026. These contributions must ...
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I'm 70 With $1.2M in an IRA. Is It Too Late to Do a Roth Conversion?

In retirement, it's not too late to convert your money into a Roth IRA. The IRS will let you convert qualified funds at any time, as long as you pay the associated taxes. It might, however, be too ...
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This government program could be a boon for Gen Z and millennials trying to save for retirement

These workers, who pay very little in income taxes, gain virtually nothing from the tax preferences accorded retirement saving and can afford to put aside only modest amounts. Indeed, the inclusion of ...
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I'm 65 With $750k in an IRA and Already Taking Social Security. Is a Roth Conversion Still an Option?

If you’re 65 years old and collecting Social Security, you may wonder if it’s too late to convert your $750,000 traditional ...

I'm a widow in my early 40s with 3 children. I have $330K in IRAs. How can I secure our future?

I'm a widow in my early 40s with three children. My youngest is a special-needs child still in school, my second is finishing high school and my oldest is in nursing school. I work full-time and I'm ...

The Retirement Plan That Can Actually Work for Middle-Class Retirees

Discover a realistic retirement plan for middle-class families. Gradual savings increases, tax diversification and practical strategies that can work.