Tag Archive for: medicare

Eight HSA Changes In The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Benefit Retirement Savers

HSAs are getting a glow-up in the pending tax bill. Those 55+ and workers enrolled in Medicare Part A have more opportunity to save for medical costs in retirement.

Eight Groups Who Can Expect New Tax Breaks Under Trump

Donald Trump’s biggest campaign promises included extending the tax law he signed in 2017, which lowered many Americans’ income taxes. But he also promised to “pursue additional tax cuts” if elected. Now that he’s headed back to the White House, you might be wondering — even if you didn’t vote for him — whether you stand to benefit from those new tax breaks.

An Inherited IRA Can Boost Your Finances, But The New Finalized IRS Rules May Mean A Tax Headache

According to new, finalized IRS rules, if you inherited a retirement account in the past several years, it’s likely you’ll have to take distributions and pay taxes on all that money within 10 years. Before the new rule, heirs could “stretch” IRA withdrawals over their lifetime, which reduced yearly taxes.

Great Savers Could Face A ‘Tax Time Bomb’ In Retirement, Advisor Says — Here’s How To Avoid It

Starting in 2023, Secure 2.0, a $1.7 trillion legislative package signed by President Joe Biden in December 2022, raised the age that savers must start taking required minimum distributions, or RMDs, to 73. RMDs are typically tied to pre-tax retirement accounts, which incur regular income taxes for withdrawals. Those RMDs could push some retirees into a higher tax bracket.

What Are The Tax Rates For Different Types Of Retirement Income?

Your IRAs, pensions, taxable accounts and Social Security distributions create various tax implications. So, it’s vital to understand them and implement strategies to reduce your tax liability and maximize your retirement funds.

Social Security Administration Making Substantial COLA Increase In 2023, But Is It Enough For Retirees?

The COLA Social Security 8.7% adjustment for 2023 is the highest increase in decades. But some still worry that it may not be enough. While the increase is historic and needed, it is also inadequate for millions of older Americans who face skyrocketing housing and health care costs across the country. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE