529 Plan: What it is, how it works, pros and cons
As the cost of higher education continues to rise and the problems of many Americans spending much of their adulthood mired in student debt is readily apparent, many are turning to tax-advantaged 529 savings plans to help fund their children’s education.
I asked ChatGPT for retirement advice — it had some good tips, but I’m glad I talked to an expert too
Asking ChatGPT isa good starting point, but its most important financial advice is to talk to a human.
Beneficiary Designations for Traditional IRAs and Retirement Plans
If you have a traditional IRA or participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan such as a 401(k) plan, you are generally required to complete a beneficiary designation form with the IRA custodian or plan administrator. As you may know, the beneficiary or beneficiaries you name (you can generally name more than one) will receive the […]
Beneficiary Designations for Traditional IRAs and Retirement Plans
If you have a traditional IRA or participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan such as a 401(k) plan, you are generally required to complete a beneficiary designation form with the IRA custodian or plan administrator. As you may know, the beneficiary or beneficiaries you name (you can generally name more than one) will receive the […]
Inheriting an IRA or Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan
When the account owner of a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) or employer-sponsored retirement plan dies, the remaining funds in the account pass to the named beneficiary (or beneficiaries). Unlike many other inherited assets, these IRA or plan funds typically pass directly to the beneficiary without having to go through probate. (Probate is the court-supervised […]
Roll Over the Remaining Interest of an Inherited IRA or Retirement Plan
If your spouse dies and you are a primary beneficiary of their traditional IRA or retirement plan account, you may be able to roll over the inherited funds to your own traditional IRA or plan account. This is generally true even if your deceased spouse had begun taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from the account, […]
Roll Over the Remaining Interest of an Inherited IRA or Retirement Plan
If your spouse dies and you are a primary beneficiary of their traditional IRA or retirement plan account, you may be able to roll over the inherited funds to your own traditional IRA or plan account. This is generally true even if your deceased spouse had begun taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from the account, […]
4 Financial Lessons from America’s Founding Fathers
America’s Founding Fathers created the foundation of a nation like no other. Each had goals and dreams, many with high expectations of what the United States of America could become. For today’s citizens, it may be possible to look back on these men and the financial insights they used as guides for inspiration. Here are […]
What is the benefit of an employer match?
Employer matches help build your retirement nest egg.
Inheriting an IRA or Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan
When the account owner of a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) or employer-sponsored retirement plan dies, the remaining funds in the account pass to the named beneficiary (or beneficiaries). Unlike many other inherited assets, these IRA or plan funds typically pass directly to the beneficiary without having to go through probate. (Probate is the court-supervised […]
