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401(k) Contribution Limits Rising Next Year
401(k)s Workers saving for retirement have a reason to rejoice over the 401(k) contribution limits for 2022 and can expect even more next year.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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6 RMD Changes We Could See This Year
Making Your Money Last Congress is considering two bills that would make major changes to required minimum distributions. Could your RMDs be affected?
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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2022's Best Mutual Funds in 401(k) Retirement Plans
mutual funds A key to smart retirement saving: spreading your portfolio across a few of the best mutual funds in your 401(k) plan. Here are the 29 top options available.
By Nellie S. Huang Last updated
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How to Defuse a Retirement Tax Bomb, Starting With 1 Simple Move
required minimum distributions (RMDs) There’s an easy and effective way savers can minimize the damage of a retirement tax bomb. It all starts with making one simple shift in your retirement savings contributions.
By David McClellan Last updated
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Using Asset Location to Defuse a Retirement Tax Bomb
required minimum distributions (RMDs) Investors can set themselves up for lower tax bills in retirement using a strategy few folks are familiar with: asset location. The idea behind it is simple, but implementing it can be a bit tricky.
By David McClellan Last updated
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Roth Conversions Play Key Role in Defusing a Retirement Tax Bomb
Roth IRAs Investors can do a Roth conversion at any time, but there are three distinct windows of opportunity when the timing is golden for those looking to slash their taxes in retirement.
By David McClellan Last updated
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Defusing the Retirement “Tax Bomb” with David McClellan
Tax Breaks If you’ve dutifully socked away money in a 401(k) or IRA for years, you could be in for an unpleasant shock when it comes time to take money out of those accounts. Also, the IRS is sending out a surprise round of checks.
By David Muhlbaum Published
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Big Changes to the Saver's Credit Could Be on the Way
Tax Breaks Congress is considering legislation that would turn the Saver's Credit into a government match to your retirement plan contributions.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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Will Your Kids Inherit a Tax Bomb from You?
required minimum distributions (RMDs) You’ve carefully saved a lot in tax-deferred retirement accounts, and you hope to pass much of that wealth to your loved ones. Unfortunately, your legacy for your heirs will also include a massive tax bill.
By David McClellan Published
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