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Wed, Nov 16, 2022
Reduce your Tax Burden with Qualified Charitable Distributions
What can you do with your required minimum distribution (RMD) if you don’t need (all of) it? You can still withdraw it and pay taxes on the income, convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, or donate it via a qualified charitable distribution. Find out which may be right for you.
Wed, Nov 9, 2022
Retirement Planning for Public Employees
Are you making a career as a public employee—like a teacher, police officer, or member of the military? If so, saving for retirement may look different than it does for the private sector.
Tue, Sep 27, 2022
Making Sense of Required Minimum Distributions
Required minimum distribution rules are confusing, and, unfortunately, the penalty for failing to take the correct distribution is severe. We help you understand your obligations and show you how to use your RMD to pursue your financial goals.
Tue, Sep 13, 2022
Retiring Early? How Can You Bridge the Income Gap
Retiring early is a dream for many. For others, it may be a necessity or an unexpected development. Regardless of how you got here, if you’re a young retiree, you may need to bridge the gap between a steady income and access to your retirement savings. Here are a few ways how.
Tue, Sep 6, 2022
3 Wealth Planning Tips for the Self-Employed
We could talk for days about the perks of being your own boss. But have you considered how a self-employed lifestyle could impact your long-term financial plan? Don’t overlook these three key areas if you’re working for yourself.
Wed, Aug 31, 2022
ETF vs. SMA: Which is Right for You?
Investors want new levels of flexibility, tax efficiency, transparency, convenience, and customization to achieve their goals. So while ETFs may be able to deliver some of these, only a separately managed account aims to hit the bulls-eye.
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6 Sources of Retirement Income
Many retirement planning guides focus on finances, but we believe a satisfying retirement goes beyond how much money you have saved. It’s also about how you intend to use your savings.