There are specific rules addressing distributions and rollovers of a Roth 401(k), which combines features of Roth IRAs and a traditional 401(k). We offer an overview of the key considerations. The Roth 401(k) has become an attractive investment account, with investors attracted to their qualified tax-free withdrawals and contributions which receive after-tax treatment. But like other 401(k) plans, the Roth …
With its four distinct parts, Medicare can be an alphabet soup of complexity. We provide an overview of the various components and how they impact your healthcare costs. Medicare is available to virtually all U.S. citizens and legal residents 65 years of age and over who have previously worked and paid U.S. taxes or who are/were married to someone who …
While the Social Security Administration has stopped mailing annual statements, you can still calculate your (approximate) retirement benefits. In an effort to save money, the Social Security Administration (SSA) stopped mailing annual statements nearly a decade ago. The yearly statements were helpful, as they helped workers estimate their Social Security benefits. Despite this lack of formal reporting, the SSA offers …
It even makes understanding inflation easier. Let’s face it: talking about bacon is always fun. It can even help illustrate a topic that has been in the financial media a lot lately — inflation. In 1991, the price of a pound of bacon cost $2.22 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics). Thirty years later, in August of 2021, a …
Creating an estate plan is a key component of achieving financial wellness Most people don’t spend too much time thinking about end-of-life planning on a daily basis. But you may have loved ones who will soon face those issues. While it’s not pleasant to think about, you may be the one who ends up having to sort out their affairs. …
There are important steps you can take to help your aging parents find living and health care assistance, as well as to secure financing for the cost of the care. Many adults have aging parents who are in need of living and health care assistance. There are a number of resources today that can help them grow old gracefully, either …
Investing is a risky business. Understanding the different types of investment risk and the impacts they play on returns is critical for planning a successful, long-term investment strategy. Many prospective investors eventually shy away from a commitment when they hear the dreaded “R” word: risk. By itself, risk is innocuous, carrying no special meaning or predictive result. But the idea …
Awareness and preparation can bring peace of mind The need for life insurance may not be a pleasant topic to think about, but life insurance can provide peace of mind for anyone who has it—and for their family members. About 50% percent of American adults have some form of life insurance, according to the 2022 Insurance Barometer Study, and 31% …
Becoming financially fit requires maintaining foundational elements, including a budget, emergency fund, strong credit score, and retirement savings. There’s a subjective uncertainty associated with financial wellness. Are you financially fit? And if so, how fit are you? While there is no clearly defined threshold for answering affirmatively, much less grading your level of fitness, there are baseline elements associated with …
Deciding when to begin collecting Social Security depends on a number of factors, including how longyou anticipate needing it. Deciding when to retire and begin collecting Social Security is an important life decision. For some, savings losses may dictate that you delay your retirement plans and continue working, which means postponing when you begin collecting Social Security. Current law allows …
