Roth 401ks have been around for a few years now, but have been recently increasing in popularity. In fact, my employer has just opened up an opportunity for its employees to invest in a Roth 401k in addition to the traditional 401k. I had heard rumors about these plans for a few years but have [...]
The Social Security program is the largest government program in the world and the single greatest expenditure in the federal budget. The actual name for Social Security is the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program. It consists of many parts, including guaranteed income to the retired, disabled, and qualified survivors, insurance in the [...]
If you’re over 50 and diligent about retirement savings, you may be maxing out both your 401k and traditional or Roth IRA. But to really supercharge your savings and make sure you are extra-prepared for retirement, you should also take advantage of catch up contributions. Catch-up contributions are special provisions that allow you to contribute [...]
Roth IRA conversions are the trendy thing to do in 2010 since the income limits disappeared. If you’re considering a traditional IRA conversion to Roth IRA this year, here’s a guide of Roth conversion articles to help you navigate conversion rules and the pros and cons of Roth IRA conversions. Roth IRA Conversion Rules 2010 [...]
Since the number of Roth IRA conversions per year is unlimited, and we have the ability to unconvert the Roth IRA conversions, there’s a fantastic strategy to Roth IRA conversions to minimize your taxes! We previously explored roth conversion strategies like increasing your basis to avoid taxes, but if you’re ready to convert the taxable [...]
This is the final article is a series on Roth IRA conversions. We’ve been talking about Roth IRA conversions all week. To recap, the 2010 Roth conversion rules mark the first year that there is no income limit for Roth IRA conversion eligibility. Because of that, many people have access to a Roth IRA for [...]
Today we’re covering the 2010 Roth conversion rules in the second of a series on Roth IRA conversions. As mentioned yesterday in How to Make a Roth IRA Conversion, some special rules went into effect on January 1 that make 2010 Roth IRA conversions more attractive than ever. If you haven’t yet, you should really [...]
This is the first article in a series on Roth IRA conversions this week. As you probably know, there are no longer income limits for future retirees hoping to convert traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs. Previously, only those with income under $100,000 could take advantage of the superior tax treatment of a Roth. Today, the Roth IRA [...]
Start planning! The IRS just released the 2010 Roth IRA limits and Roth 401k contribution limits. The 401k limits and IRA limits will remain the same in 2010. I highlight the Roth IRA and the Roth 401k because they are my favorite retirement plans; limits for traditional 401ks and IRAs will also remain unchanged in [...]
Solo 401k or a SEP-IRA, which one is the best retirement plan for the self-employed? When I told you about my struggles with my Solo 401k contribution at Fidelity, Lee suggested I look at the SEP-IRA, which made us take a step back and relook at all the available plans; the Solo 401k, the SEP-IRA, [...]
