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Roth IRA Five Year Rule – Roth IRA Withdrawal Rules

After almost 30 years helping folks navigate their financial planning. And the Roth IRA 5-year rule consistently sparks a barrage of questions. Just last...

Roth IRA Five Year Rule – Roth IRA Withdrawal Rules

After almost 30 years helping folks navigate their financial planning. And the Roth IRA 5-year rule consistently sparks a barrage of questions. Just last...

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Roth IRA Five Year Rule – Roth IRA Withdrawal Rules

After almost 30 years helping folks navigate their financial planning. And the Roth IRA 5-year rule consistently sparks a barrage of questions. Just last...

Roth IRA Income Limits 2025 & 2026: Your Ultimate Guide to Maxing Out Tax-Free Savings!

Let's get one thing straight: the Roth IRA is one of the most powerful retirement savings tools ever created by Congress. Tax-free growth, tax-free withdrawals in...

The Big Question: Is a Roth IRA Pre-Tax? Are Contributions Tax-Deductible? Spoiler: It’s Not.

Let’s rip the Band-Aid off right away: No, Roth IRA contributions are NOT pre-tax, and they are absolutely NOT tax-deductible. There it is. Plain and simple. If...

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Retiring From Publix – How To, Publix Retirement Benefits Tips & More

Retiring from Publix is a major life transition that deserves thoughtful planning. Drawing on over 25 years of experience, I've seen the best and...

Variable Annuity Pros & Cons: When They Actually Make Financial Sense (And When They Don’t)

As a retired financial planner with almost 30 years of experience, I’ve seen variable annuities (VAs) described as everything from a retiree’s silver bullet...

Fixed Annuities Pros and Cons: What 30 Years in Finance Taught Me

What if your life savings could never shrink, even if the stock market plunged tomorrow. Would you sleep better at night? For many people...

Present Value Annuity Calculator With Steps To Get the Answers You Need Now!

Greetings, readers! My name is Michael Ryan, and after over 25 years as a financial planner, I've seen firsthand how confusing topics like annuities...

Use Our Early Retirement Calculator To Help You Find Out If You Can Retire Early

Are you dreaming of the day you can leave the workforce behind and enjoy the freedom of early retirement? Wondering if your financial nest...

How Long Will My Money Last in Retirement? Use Our Calculator to Find Out

Are you wondering, how long will my money last in retirement? Do you feel unsure about how to choose the right withdrawal rate and...

Roth Conversion Rules 2025: A Planner’s Guide to Avoiding Costly Mistakes

After nearly 30 years of helping clients navigate retirement, I've seen Roth IRA conversions create tremendous tax-free wealth. But even if you don't convert,...

Roth IRA Recharacterization: The Official “Undo Button” for Your 2025 Contribution Mistake

"Michael, I think I messed up. I need to know about a Roth IRA Recharacterization ASAP" It's a call I get every year. In March...

The Best Roth IRA Account For Me? How To Choose in 2026

After nearly 30 years as a financial planner, I’ve seen one mistake cost investors more than any market crash: choosing the wrong investment account....

Can You Have Both a Roth IRA and a 401(k), and Which Is Better?

Have you ever asked yourself, "Can I have a Roth IRA and a 401(k)?" If so, you're asking the right question, but it's only...