401(k) & Retirement

GOP AND MANCHIN TO OPPOSE BIDEN PLAN

GOP AND MANCHIN TO OPPOSE BIDEN PLAN GOP and Manchin to oppose Biden plan. President Biden is proposing a climate investment rule, which opponents say "politicizes" and prioritizes what is to be invested in 401 (k) plans, for Americans. The plan... Read More

SOCIAL SECURITY MAY BE CUT IN FUTURE

SOCIAL SECURITY MAY BE CUT IN FUTURE Social Security may be cut in future. Even though the Congress and past President's have raided the Social Security Trust fund, it is not in danger of becoming insolvent. Yet experts are predicting, that with... Read More

ACTION MAY IMPACT YOUR 401 (k)

Action may impact your 401 (k). Due to the political agenda of climate change, advocacy groups have started pressing investment funds to invest more in technologies that help, not hinder climate change. Changing the corporate goals of large com... Read More

How the IRS is Changing Your 403 (b) Retirement Plans

It can be difficult to keep up with all of the changes that happen in our lives, especially when it comes to retirement planning. That’s why it’s important to stay informed about how the IRS is changing your 403 (b) retirement plans and what you ... Read More

Avoiding tax on your 401 (k) part two

Avoiding tax on your 401 (k) part two. Given the governmental need for more revenue, due to the increased spending on the once in a generation health crisis, the Retirement Plans of Americans have come under scrutiny from the Congress, as a way... Read More

HOW TO AVOID 401(k) WITHDRAWAL TAXES

How to avoid 401(k) withdrawal taxes. With the Covid pandemic and need for more government money to help the U.S. economy along, Congress has been looking for alternative sources of income. Taxing retirement plans more than they had been before... Read More

NEW IRS RULE COULD HELP EARLY RETIREES

New rule could help early retirees. The Great Resignation is translating into a flood of early retirements. When the decision to retire has been made suddenly, there are challenges and roadblocks that can cost the retiree dearly. Many of these ... Read More

SELF DIRECTED IRA’S ADVANTAGES

Self directed IRA's advantages. Tax advantaged retirement accounts, such as IRA's are one of several options to save for retirement. When you establish a traditional IRA with a bank, investment house, or trust company, you are ordinarily limite... Read More

INCREASED THRESHOLD FOR RETIREMENT LIMITS

Increased threshold for retirement limits. The Internal Revenue Service announced that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2022 has increased to $20,500, up from $19,500 for 2021 and 2020. The IRS has also issued tech... Read More

AMERICANS DRAINING RETIREMENTS DUE TO COVID

Americans draining retirements due to covid. Nearly 60% of Americans withdrew from their retirement accounts during the pandemic, according to a recent survey from finance magazine Kiplinger and Personal Capital, a wealth management organization. ... Read More