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How Young Retirees Sidestep Early 401(k) Withdrawal Penalties

February 20, 2023

By migrating some or all of your retirement funds into a Roth IRA, you can access your money sooner. By using conversion ladders, money can be accessed penalty-free before the traditional withdrawal age of 59 1/2.

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Avoid Investment Scams By Watching For These Eight Red Flags

November 14, 2022

While most of us would like to believe we would never fall for a scam, every day fraudsters get more highly sophisticated, and no one is entirely immune. To reduce the likelihood of losing money to online thieves, look out for warning signs like these eight red flags commonly associated with investment scams. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Outdated Financial Advice That Needs To Be Retired In 2022, And What To Do Instead

December 13, 2021

Some financial advice gets repeated constantly, but the times are changing — and so is our approach to money. It's a personal responsibility to really examine how you are spending, saving, and budgeting to stay ahead of the game. With that in mind, here are the rules to drop in 2022. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Spring Cleaning For Your Finances: CARES Act Provisions For Retirement Savings, Charitable Giving

April 5, 2021

The CARES Act includes provisions for things like retirement savings and charitable giving, and this Spring could be a good time to review your portfolio. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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How To Handle Financial Conversations At The Thanksgiving Table

November 5, 2018

One awkward topic that often comes up at family events is money. For some good strategies for handling financial conversations during holiday get-togethers, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

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Cash In On Some Money Humor

October 24, 2016

People don’t like to laugh about their money, but people will laugh if it can break their anxieties about money. For some long-lost financial humor, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

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There’s Still Time To Max Out 401(k) Contributions For 2024 — But Some Investors Shouldn’t, Experts SayAugust 26, 2024 - 6:43 pm
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New Inherited IRA Rules For Non-SpousesAugust 19, 2024 - 8:32 pm
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Average 401(k) Balance by Age In 2024: Benchmarking Your Retirement SavingsAugust 12, 2024 - 11:56 pm
A 401(k), 403(b), or other retirement plan is more than a savings account. Retirement savings plans are a wealth-building tool to ensure a comfortable, secure, and stress-free retirement. By understanding how age, income, and gender impact your retirement savings, you can make better-informed decisions that align with your demographic and investment goals.
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Given Florida’s unique tax landscape, it’s essential for local businesses to grasp how federal-level changes can impact them. In fact, almost half of the tax leaders surveyed (44%) in BDO’s 2024 Tax Strategist Survey believe the election outcome will pose significant challenges to their business.
Money Moves To Make Before The Fed Starts Cutting Interest RatesJuly 29, 2024 - 9:45 pm
Traders expect a rate cut in September, which could lower the target range for the federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point or more. Meanwhile, many investors are sitting on hefty cash allocations, including trillions in money market funds, which are generally still paying above 5%. So now could be a good time to shift cash, experts say.
IRS Warns On Social Media Tax Credit ScamJuly 22, 2024 - 9:05 pm
In a just issued consumer alert, the IRS said bad advice is circulating on social media regarding an non-existent self-employment tax credit that is misleading taxpayers into filing false claims. In reality, the underlying credit being referred to on social media is a much more limited and technical tax credit for sick leave and family leave.
Here’s How To Evaluate Homeowners Insurance Coverage Amid Hurricane SeasonJuly 15, 2024 - 6:13 pm
Homeowners looking to protect their homes during hurricane season should take extra steps to ensure their policies cover the total cost of the home. Many homeowners found themselves without adequate coverage over the last few years after being hit by natural disasters like hurricanes and floods.