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What Expenses Are Higher during Retirement?

What Expenses Are Higher during Retirement?

Retirement generally means stepping away from a day-to-day job you might have had for years, or even decades. It also means stepping away from a steady wage and/or salary.

Sep 2, 2022

What Is Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) And How Do You Calculate It?

What Is Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) And How Do You Calculate It?

If you’re like many in the workforce (as either an employee or a business owner), the chances are pretty good you’ve set up some kind of defined contribution plan for your retirement years. During each pay period, you’ve contributed a certain amount from your earnings to that plan, and maybe you’re taking comfort in seeing that balance grow.

Sep 1, 2022

How Much Can You Safely Withdraw from Your Retirement Portfolio?

How Much Can You Safely Withdraw from Your Retirement Portfolio?

Saving your entire career to ensure you have a comfortable nest egg in retirement is all for naught if you spend those funds too quickly.

Aug 17, 2022

What Is the Rule of 42?

What Is the Rule of 42?

When crafting and managing your investment portfolio, one of the fundamental goals is to maintain a diverse array of components. A varied selection of holdings is typically designed to seek growth and manage volatility. Most likely, you have some professional help to guide you in this journey, but you also probably influence the process in large and small ways and educate yourself on current thinking about investing.

Jul 31, 2022

How Is Retirement Income Taxed Per State? Part 5

How Is Retirement Income Taxed? Part 5

When you're planning your future, you should have a clear understanding of what your taxes will be. Keep in mind that some states will tax 401(k) and IRA account income without taxing Social Security benefits. How will income be taxed across states? Here is a guide on how retirement income is taxed in 10 states.

Jul 25, 2022

What Is Retirement Income 1099-R?

What Is Retirement Income 1099-R?

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service employs various forms to share information with taxpayers about what it knows concerning their income. One of these “form families” is a series of 1099 forms. For example, the 1099-INT reports interest income you have received, 1099-C is for canceled debts, 1099-H involves Health Coverage Tax Credit Advance Payments, and the 1099-MISC communicates miscellaneous income not classified elsewhere. The 1099-MISC is often used to report money paid to an independent contractor by a company that is not the contractor's employer. The IRS requires most of these forms to be sent by the payer by January 31 of the year after the payment was made.

Jul 24, 2022

How Is Retirement Income Taxed Per State? Part 4

How Is Retirement Income Taxed per State? Part 4

While your expenses will likely decrease once you reach retirement age, many retirees don't factor in potential taxes when budgeting out what their future expenses will be. Many states choose to tax some or all retirement income. You may also live in a state that doesn't tax any type of retirement income. Here’s an overview of how some states tax income.

Jul 22, 2022

How is Retirement Income Taxed Per State? Part 3

How States Tax Retirement Income – Part 3

Whether you have recently retired or are nearing retirement age, you'll likely be thinking about your long-term financial situation. Before you start withdrawing from your 401(k) or spending your Social Security benefits, keep in mind that your retirement income can be taxed depending on the state you live in. Each state has different laws that dictate how retirement income is taxed, some of which are detailed in the following guide.

Jul 20, 2022

How is Retirement Income Taxed Per State? Part 2

How States Tax Income in Retirement – Part 2

If you're starting to think of retirement, you may be looking forward to moving past the daily commute and grind that are currently part of your everyday life. Whether you want to move to a different state or are content with staying where you are, the largest expense that most people have after reaching retirement age involves income taxes. However, many states keep retirement income taxes to a minimum. If you live in a state with high retirement income taxes, making a move in the near future may be beneficial. Here's a closer look at the retirement laws in 10 states and how they differ.

Jul 19, 2022

Who Should Manage My Retirement Portfolio?

Who Should Manage My Retirement Portfolio?

Retirement is one of life’s most significant milestones, up there with the birth of a child and getting married.

Jul 18, 2022

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