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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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How Many Roth IRAs Can You Have? Learn How You Can Have Multiple Roth IRA’s

Are you wondering how many Roth IRAs can you have? As more Americans look to shore up their retirement savings, Roth individual retirement accounts...

Roth IRA Contribution Limits 2025: A Planner’s Complete Guide

That moment of dread when you get a raise and your first thought is, "Am I about to get penalized for saving for retirement?"...

Roth 401(k) vs. Roth IRA in 2026: A Retired Planner’s Guide to Choosing

Saving for retirement is a financial marathon, and choosing the right account is like picking the right running shoes—the wrong choice can lead to...

What Are Annuities & Are They Good Investments? What You Need to Know

Have you ever wondered if annuities deserve a place in your retirement portfolio? With confusing financial jargon and complex investment products out there, it's...

How Can I Reinvest My Required Minimum Distributions? Into a Roth IRA?

Ever caught yourself wondering, 'How can I reinvest my Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) into a Roth IRA?' You're in cgood company! This question is...

How Many IRAs Can You Have? A Comprehensive Guide

Saving for retirement is a top priority for many people, which is why Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) remain one of the most popular investment...

Is There a Penalty For Missing The RMD Deadline? What To Do (2024)

Have you ever wondered what happens if you miss the RMD deadline? And is there a penalty for missing the RMD deadline? You're not...

Don’t Need Your RMD? 7 Tax-Smart Moves for Your Money in 2025

As a financial planner for nearly 30 years, I saw the same look of surprise on my clients' faces when they hit their 70s....

Mastering Annuity Do’s and Don’ts for a Secure Retirement

Are you on the brink of retirement, grappling with the complexities of annuities? You're not alone. Annuities cfrideran be a vital component of your...

Annuity Riders: A 2025 Financial Advisor’s Guide to a Secure Retirement

The straight answer: An annuity rider is an optional feature you can add to an annuity contract to provide specific benefits, like guaranteed lifetime...