How to use a 401(k) to fund a Roth IRA
Despite income restrictions there may be a way to super-charge your Roth IRA by using a provision for 401(k) plans.
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Posts from category: Retirement/Income
Managing risks in retirement? Consider a three-bucket strategy
Investors may want to consider a three-bucket strategy to manage risks in retirement such as longevity and liquidity risk.
Understanding longevity is critical to retirement planning
With longevity increasing, investors need to make sure their savings last as long as they do.
Don’t lose sight of discretionary spending in retirement plan
Planning for both discretionary spending as well as essential expenses is important when saving for retirement.
After the celebration: New graduates focus on finances
Seeking advice and developing a financial plan can be critical for graduates navigating next steps after college.
Little-known strategy provides for IRA-to-HSA transfer
A strategy that allows investors to make an IRA-to-HSA transfer may be used only once in a lifetime.
Here are six tools to calculate Social Security claiming options
How and when to claim Social Security benefits is one of the most important retirement and there are dozens of free online tools that offer some guidance.
What is the future of Social Security?
With Social Security expected to run out of reserves by 2034, reforming the entitlement program remains a priority issue for some lawmakers.
At year-end, retirement distributions not always required
Year-end is an opportune time to remind investors of situations where they are not required to take retirement distributions.
Now’s the time to review and act on retirement accounts
With different tax rules and penalties for forgotten distributions, it's important to review retirement accounts before the end of the year.