Using a 401k to build a Mega Roth IRA. [Read more…]
5 Retirement Planning Tips to Tackle by Year End
Ed Slott and Company IRA Technical Expert Jeffrey Levine discusses 5 retirement planning tips you should tackle before year end. [Read more…]
Retirement Planning Building Blocks
Ed Slott, America’s IRA Expert, provides several key 2014 retirement planning building blocks you can implement to help you save on your 2013 tax return and strengthen your retirement savings in the long run. [Read more…]
Are You An “Above Average” Investor?
by Richard E. Reyes, CFP
We’re predisposed to overestimate our positive qualities and underestimate our negative ones. Are you an “Above Average” investor? [Read more…]
The Pessimists are Losing
Of course a pessimist is on the top of the list of people who are likely to lose hope and get depressed. Check out the ONLY economist we listen to Brian Wesbury on how pessimism is the biggest destroyer of investor success. [Read more…]
Naming a Minor as an IRA Beneficiary
Ed Slott, America’s IRA Expert, answers a question about naming a minor as an IRA beneficiary for purposes of child tuition or a larger inheritance at a young age. Ed talks about certain issues that could arise and the possibility of using a trust in this situation. [Read more…]
Unexpected Opportunity – 2 Things You Should Do NOW
by Richard E. Reyes. CFP
The last few months have seen market gyrations, much talk about possible debt default by the U.S., as well as the S&P downgrade of U.S. credit. Although it is always important to stay current with world events, the true reality is that for most individuals and families who have a prudent plan in place for their retirement much of the ups and downs of the last couple of months should have little or no effect to your long term success.
I (nor ANYBODY) is the financial industry, guru, or fortune teller know what will happen tomorrow but since the events of the past month I do know two things –
1. Stocks have fallen sharply from their highs of the year
2. Treasuries have actually increased in price which has resulted in lower interest rates.
So instead of paying attention to events that you can’t control, let’s take a look at opportunities that arise from those events which we can control. [Read more…]
IRA Mistake #1 – Biggest IRA Mistake
To receive your FREE REPORT, Do you know if you are making any of these Top 10 ½ IRA distribution screw ups many retirees make that could cost you a fortune and jeopardize your retirement security?,go here.
As you are listening to this you are probably thinking that the problem is investment problems –well it isn’t. Its not RMD which is sometimes very confusing to people, Its not even the taxes – although that is often the most misunderstood. The biggest problem is unfortunately the easiest to fix and that problem is YOUR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION.
That’s right. It would seem this is so simple. But you must make sure that you have a designated beneficiary on your IRA accounts or rather ANY beneficiary designated account and/or retirement account.
It is important to understand that your will does not control who gets your IRA. [Read more…]
Protecting Your Retirement and Portfolio
With the recent political concerns and natural disasters check out these simple “sleep well at night” solutions to protecting your portfolio and retirement during volatile times. [Read more…]
The Mysterious Roth – Part 1
With the changes that are coming in 2010, I thought it would be a good idea to demystify the Roth IRA. Part 1 covers the basics of a Roth IRA.
Read our Investor Awareness Guide and listen to our The Seven Deadly Investor Traps that Destroy Your Wealth and the Three Power Strategies to Fix Your Portfolio Fast! These materials will equip you with the information you need to begin putting your investment experience back on track. Get them here.