IRAs, 401(k)s & Other Retirement Plans


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IRAs, 401(k)s & Other Retirement Plans helps you make sense of the rules that govern distributions from retirement plans, and avoid the stiff penalties that lurk in the fine print. It covers the different types of retirement plans -- including 401(k)s and other profit-sharing plans, Keoghs, IRAs and tax-deferred annuities -- and the taxes and penalties that can deplete your nest egg.




The New Retirement Savings Time Bomb


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AS SEEN ON PUBLIC TELEVISION New for 2021—The complete action plan from Ed Slott, "the best source of IRA advice" (Wall Street Journal), to help you make sure your 401(k)s, IRAs, and retirement savings aren't depleted by taxes by the time you need to use them. If you're like most Americans, your most valuable asset is your retirement fund. We diligently save money for years, yet most of us don't know how to avoid the costly mistakes that cause a good chunk of those savings to be lost to needless and excessive taxation. Now, in the midst of a financial crisis, there is more need than ever to protect your assets. The New Retirement Savings Time Bomb, by renowned tax advisor Ed Slott, shows you in clear-cut layman's terms how to take control over your retirement savings plan. This easy-to-follow plan helps you place your assets to avoid the latest traps set out by congress in addition to any that might be set down the road, so you can keep your hard-earned money no matter what. And, it's fully up-to date with information on the SECURE Act and everything you need to know about how the coronavirus relief bills will affect your savings down the road. This book is required reading for every American with savings and investments who is planning to retire, be it five years from now or fifty.




The New Rules of Retirement Saving


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For any saver who's ever wondered "Am I doing this right?," this book will give you the guidance and confidence to answer, "Yes." Too many savers are operating under an old set of rules - rules that were created and tested decades ago for market conditions that no longer exist today. While most of us would never call someone on a rotary phone or drive a car without airbags, we still save with outdated strategies. "The New Rules of Retirement Saving" is your guidebook to the risks you face as a saver today... and the new rules you can use to overcome them. Martin Ruby, FSA, has made his career helping people like you save smarter. As founder and CEO of Stonewood Financial Solutions, he helps savers achieve both greater financial wealth and greater financial security. What makes his approach so successful? Martin is an actuary, a mathematics specialist focused on identifying, evaluating and eliminating risk. In founding Stonewood Financial Solutions, Martin realized his vision of delivering actuarial expertise to clients rather than financial institutions. He uses his insider knowledge of how insurance and financial products work to structure strategies that maximize benefits for savers. Now, Martin has used his insights and expertise to develop "The New Rules of Retirement Saving." Reading this book will give you the knowledge of today's biggest savings risks and teach you to overcome them as you save for your future.




The New Rules of Retirement


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Create the retirement you desire with proven financial strategies The New Rules of Retirement throws away the rules of thumb, clichés, and obsolete ideas. It provides a proven, updated approach to retiring successfully in today's world. In this new second edition based on independent, objective research, retirement expert Robert C. Carlson uses proven, profitable techniques to coordinate all the factors that lead to financial security and independence. You'll learn how much you really need to save for retirement, how to invest that nest egg before and during retirement, and how to establish a wise and sustainable spending strategy. Carlson will explain how to overcome the threats to lifetime financial security, such as longer life expectancy, low investment returns, higher taxes, and more. Importantly, you'll learn how to plan for the wildcards of retirement planning: health care and long-term care expenses. This edition covers changes in key areas such as annuities, IRA management, estate planning, and income taxes. You'll learn how to merge these insights into your plan to enhance financial security and to provide for loved ones in the future. Retirement no longer means being put out to pasture. Today's retirees are traveling the world, attending classes, developing new skills, starting businesses, mastering neglected hobbies, and more—well into their golden years. This guide helps ensure you have the financial independence to pursue the retirement you want through smart planning and effective financial strategies. Know and overcome the threats to retiree financial security Learn the right way to estimate retirement spending Develop a sustainable spending strategy Invest your nest egg to make it last Plan for potential long-term health care Leave a legacy for loved ones The retirement is now a new phase of life, not a winding down. It's a time to live your best life and do things you couldn't before. But all the financial aspects of retirement have changed. To maintain financial security and create the retirement you desire, you need to be on top of the changes. The New Rules of Retirement provides the latest, proven strategies that help put the shine in your golden years.




New Retirement Rules


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This book confirms what your history teacher always told you... That those who don't study history are doomed to repeat it.This is especially true of the collective behavior of politicians and policymakers.In this book, you will discover: -why predictable economic cycles exist-points in history when the economy and investing outlook were similar to today-how to interpret where we are presently in those cycles-strategies to potentially protect your retirement savings from the threats that emerge at different points in these cycles-why the 'one bucket' approach advocated by Wall Street may end up failing many investors




New Retirement Planning Guide


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Retirement plans are for those who believe they are ready to quit their jobs permanently and pursue other passions in life. A retiree may choose to embark on a global journey and develop new pastimes to fit their way of life. Developing a future plan that gives you the time to follow your interests outside of work may be facilitated by learning about what to do after retirement. In this article, we'll give you some ideas for activities you can do when you retire and go through some practical strategies for creating an all-encompassing retirement plan. Finding new innovative ideas for your retirement plan may be aided by learning about the things to do after retiring. Statistics show that from 2018 to 2019, the typical retirement age was 55.4 years. Although the retirement age frequently depends on one's financial security and physical condition, people are free to retire anytime they choose while still working. Following retirement from employment, you can perform the following things.




J.K. Lasser's New Rules for Estate and Tax Planning


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A complete guide to planning an estate under today's tax rules When it comes to your estate--no matter how big or small it may be--you shouldn't leave anything to chance. Proper planning is necessary to protect both your assets and your heirs. Estate Planning Law Specialist Harold Apolinsky and expert financial planner Stewart Welch III know this better than anyone else, and in the Revised and Updated Edition of J.K. Lasser's New Rules for Estate and Tax Planning, they offer valuable advice and solid strategies to help you plan your estate under today's tax rules as well as preserve your wealth. Packed with up-to-the-minute facts, this practical resource covers important issues, such as: * How new legislation will impact inheritances and trusts * Estate and generation-skipping tax planning * The role of wills, executors, and trusts * Treatment of charitable contributions * The do's and don'ts of gifting * Life insurance and retirement planning Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, this book will show you how to efficiently arrange your estate today so that you can leave more to those you care about tomorrow.




The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty


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Here at last are the hard-to-find answers to the dizzying array of financial questions plaguing those who are age fifty and older. The financial world is more complex than ever, and people are struggling to make sense of it all. If you’re like most people moving into the phase of life where protecting—as well as growing-- assets is paramount, you’re faced with a number of financial puzzles. Maybe you’re struggling to get your kids through college without drawing down your life’s savings. Perhaps you sense your nest egg is at risk and want to move into safer investments. Maybe you’re contemplating downsizing to a smaller home, but aren’t sure of the financial implications. Possibly, medical expenses have become a bigger drain than you expected and you need help assessing options. Perhaps you’ll shortly be eligible for social security but want to optimize when and how to take it. Whatever your specific financial issue, one thing is certain—your range of choices is vast. As the financial world becomes increasingly complex, what you need is deeply researched advice from professionals whose credentials are impeccable and who prize clarity and straightforwardness over financial mumbo-jumbo. Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz and the Schwab team have been helping clients tackle their toughest money issues for decades. Through Carrie’s popular “Ask Carrie” columns, her leadership of the Charles Schwab Foundation, and her work across party lines through two White House administrations and with the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability, she has become one of America’s most trusted sources for financial advice. Here, Carrie will not only answer all the questions that keep you up at night, she’ll provide answers to many questions you haven’t considered but should.




Retirement Rules


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Most people say they want a better understanding of their retirement finances. Yet, these same people invest more time planning their annual vacation than designing their roadmap to retirement. This is because the complexities of the financial services world and the fear of making the wrong decisions often paralyzes us. Since founding Strategic Wealth Designers in 2002, we've helped thousands of clients overcome their fears and build a successful plan for a fun and exciting retirement. In this updated and expanded edition of Retirement Planning in a New Direction, you'll understand: - The myths of diversification and how to avoid fees that chip away at your nest egg. - Why tax planning is so important when it comes to your Social Security. - The critical difference between the accumulation and distribution phases of retirement saving. - And much more. Get ready to discover the 3 steps for planning your financial future. --Matt Dicken, founder of Strategic Wealth Designers