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3 days ago

Roger Whitney to 60-Year-Old With $3.5M: 'Continue to Save in Your Roth 401(k) and Use Your After-Tax Cash'

Keep contributing to Roth 401(k) while spending cash for pre-retirement projects to preserve irreplaceable Roth contribution room and maintain flexibility.

6 months ago

Retirement

Suze Orman Says This Retirement Account Could Be Your Best Bet

3 days ago

Roger Whitney to 60-Year-Old With $3.5M: 'Continue to Save in Your Roth 401(k) and Use Your After-Tax Cash'

Keep contributing to Roth 401(k) while spending cash for pre-retirement projects to preserve irreplaceable Roth contribution room and maintain flexibility.

6 months ago

Retirement

Suze Orman Says This Retirement Account Could Be Your Best Bet

High-earning real estate investors are using 'REPS' to slash tax bills. Here's who qualifies.

Real estate professional status can convert rental losses into deductible offsets against active income, but qualification often requires reduced work hours and focused real estate activity.

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Retirement

Before You Lock in Your Pension Election: A $1.4 Million Lump Sum Strategy That Beats the Annuity by Hundreds of Thousands

Retirement

How To Use 4 Accounts To Build a Tax-Free Retirement Income Stream

Here Is What I Would Tell a Tech Founder Heading Into a Tax-Free Decade of Early Retirement

Strategic withdrawal from tax-advantaged accounts can minimize tax liabilities for high-income individuals approaching retirement.

Retirement

The Roth 401(k) Switch Pre-Retirees Are Making at 60 to Lock In Tax-Free Income for Life

Jill Schlesinger Greenlights $2.9M Retiree's $200K Gift to Sons: 'I Can't Believe I'm Being the Dream Maker'

A 60-year-old federal worker can afford to gift his sons and renovate his house while ensuring a stable retirement.

What Retirement Really Looks Like With $4.5 Million When One Spouse Wants to Keep Working

Asymmetrical retirement readiness between spouses creates financial complications that require careful planning and strategy.

Before You Lock in Your Pension Election: A $1.4 Million Lump Sum Strategy That Beats the Annuity by Hundreds of Thousands

A lump-sum rollover IRA provides liquidity, tax timing control, inheritance potential, and Roth conversion flexibility that outweigh annuity breakeven math.

How To Use 4 Accounts To Build a Tax-Free Retirement Income Stream

Layering 401(k), Roth IRA, HSA, and taxable brokerage accounts can shift retirement withdrawals toward tax-free or low-tax outcomes.

Here Is What I Would Tell a Tech Founder Heading Into a Tax-Free Decade of Early Retirement

Strategic withdrawal from tax-advantaged accounts can minimize tax liabilities for high-income individuals approaching retirement.

The Roth 401(k) Switch Pre-Retirees Are Making at 60 to Lock In Tax-Free Income for Life

High earners must now direct catch-up contributions to Roth accounts, impacting retirement savings strategies significantly.

Jill Schlesinger Greenlights $2.9M Retiree's $200K Gift to Sons: 'I Can't Believe I'm Being the Dream Maker'

A 60-year-old federal worker can afford to gift his sons and renovate his house while ensuring a stable retirement.

What Retirement Really Looks Like With $4.5 Million When One Spouse Wants to Keep Working

Asymmetrical retirement readiness between spouses creates financial complications that require careful planning and strategy.

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Why Roth Conversions Backfire for Most Retirees: The $12,000 Tax Bill Nobody Plans For

Roth conversions can cost retirees a large immediate tax bill, and incorrect future tax-rate assumptions can make the conversion a losing trade.

5 Tax Strategies Smart Founders Use to Protect Their Profits

Tax strategy for e-commerce requires year-round planning to protect profits, including sales tax compliance, timely filings, and IRS-aligned practices.

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fromwww.housingwire.com

Women take the leadership spotlight at reverse mortgage summit

The permanent mortgage insurance tax deduction enables senior homeowners to develop tax-efficient strategies using reverse mortgages, potentially saving tens of thousands of dollars over several years.

A 62-Year-Old Weighs a $500,000 Roth Conversion and the Tax Gamble That Could Backfire

Roth conversions can reduce future RMDs and tax burdens for retirees, but require upfront tax payments.

Retirement

Clark Howard: '95% of Wage Earners Would Be Better Off' With a Roth IRA

Retirement

"Sitting on a Tax Time Bomb": Jim Saulnier's Warning to Retiree With $2 Million

Retirement

The 5-Year Roth Conversion Ladder Early Retirees Use to Access Retirement Funds Penalty-Free Before 59 and a Half

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Wes Moss Says American Expats Must Check This Before Funding a Roth IRA

Retirement

Dave Ramsey and Suze Orman Agree on Almost Nothing - Except These 2 Retirement Rules

A 62-Year-Old Weighs a $500,000 Roth Conversion and the Tax Gamble That Could Backfire

Roth conversions can reduce future RMDs and tax burdens for retirees, but require upfront tax payments.

Clark Howard: '95% of Wage Earners Would Be Better Off' With a Roth IRA

Roth 401(k) is generally better for high-income earners than traditional 401(k) due to tax-free growth and avoiding future tax uncertainties.

"Sitting on a Tax Time Bomb": Jim Saulnier's Warning to Retiree With $2 Million

Accelerating Roth IRA conversions during market drops can be beneficial, but timing should not solely depend on market fluctuations.

The 5-Year Roth Conversion Ladder Early Retirees Use to Access Retirement Funds Penalty-Free Before 59 and a Half

The Roth conversion ladder allows penalty-free withdrawals from a Roth IRA after five years, providing a tax-efficient income stream for early retirees.

Germany news

Wes Moss Says American Expats Must Check This Before Funding a Roth IRA

U.S. citizens abroad must have earned income to contribute to a Roth IRA, regardless of funding source.

Retirement

Dave Ramsey and Suze Orman Agree on Almost Nothing - Except These 2 Retirement Rules

I Have $7.5 Million in a Traditional IRA at 60 - How Aggressively Should I Do Roth Conversions?

Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA requires careful planning to minimize tax implications before and after age 75.

'Convert $100,000 a Year to Get Them to the Top of the 22%': The Roth Plan for a Couple With $2.3M in 401(k)s

Converting $100,000 annually from tax-deferred accounts can optimize tax efficiency before required minimum distributions begin.

Why Cardiologists Are Pulling Money Out of Their 401(k)s During Market Downturns While Most Investors Hold On

Retiring high earners can benefit from Roth conversions during market downturns to maximize tax-free growth.

Wes Moss Says Roth Conversion Hype 'Is Not True at All' and Detroit Retiree Dave Proves Why

Roth conversions are not universally beneficial; they depend on comparing current and future tax rates.

'Convert $100,000 a Year to Get Them to the Top of the 22%': The Roth Plan for a Couple With $2.3M in 401(k)s

Converting $100,000 annually from tax-deferred accounts can optimize tax efficiency before required minimum distributions begin.

Why Cardiologists Are Pulling Money Out of Their 401(k)s During Market Downturns While Most Investors Hold On

Retiring high earners can benefit from Roth conversions during market downturns to maximize tax-free growth.

Wes Moss Says Roth Conversion Hype 'Is Not True at All' and Detroit Retiree Dave Proves Why

Roth conversions are not universally beneficial; they depend on comparing current and future tax rates.

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Rachel Reeves's tax shake-up: time to plan ahead, from Isas to self-assessment

Significant savings and investment changes will take effect in April 2027, requiring immediate financial planning adjustments.

The After-Tax 401(k) Move That Lets High Earners Shelter Up to $47,500 More Per Year in a Roth Account

The Mega Backdoor Roth allows high earners to contribute after-tax dollars to a 401(k) and convert them to Roth, bypassing income limits.

Why Tech Executives Are Choosing to Fund a Roth Account With Six Figures Each Year

Tech executives are utilizing the Mega Backdoor Roth strategy to contribute to Roth accounts despite income limits on direct contributions.

4 weeks ago

The After-Tax 401(k) Move That Lets High Earners Shelter Up to $47,500 More Per Year in a Roth Account

The Mega Backdoor Roth allows high earners to contribute after-tax dollars to a 401(k) and convert them to Roth, bypassing income limits.

Why Tech Executives Are Choosing to Fund a Roth Account With Six Figures Each Year

Tech executives are utilizing the Mega Backdoor Roth strategy to contribute to Roth accounts despite income limits on direct contributions.

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Behind on Your Taxes? 4 Smart Moves to Avoid Penalties Before April 15

File an extension to avoid penalties and use strategic tax planning to reduce your tax burden.

4 Tax Strategies for Entrepreneurs to Reduce Their Tax Bill and Increase Cash Flow

The right business structure and overlooked deductions can save entrepreneurs thousands annually.

The 401(k) Move Executives Make Every December to Shield Their Bonus From Taxes

Most employer 401(k) plans allow mid-year changes to the deferral election percentage. Before the bonus pay period, raise the deferral rate high enough to funnel as much of the bonus as possible into the 401(k), up to the annual limit.

Retirement

At 54, I have a $320,000 IRA and will soon be self-employed earning $120,000 a year. How much of that should I save for retirement?

Transitioning to self-employment at 54 requires strategic saving and tax planning to maximize retirement contributions.

The Smartest 401(k) Move You Can Make in Your 40s

Roth contributions in your 40s can be financially advantageous before tax rates increase with income.

2 months ago

5 Tax Moves Entrepreneurs Should Make in 2026 to Build Wealth and Protect Their Estate

Entrepreneurs must proactively update tax strategies in 2025 to capitalize on new federal tax law changes, requiring qualified advisors and strategic moves like real estate investments and entity structure optimization.

2 months ago

Mindset Shift That Will Boost Your Cash Flow in 2026

Filing a return can be time-consuming and complicated. The possibility of an audit feels intimidating. And the cost can be high. Each year, Americans collectively work nearly four months just to cover their combined federal, state and local taxes. If you earn $100,000 a year, that can add up to more than $1 million over the course of your career - money that could otherwise be invested in your business or your family.

Business

fromBusiness Insider

How high-earners are using real estate and a little-known rule to slash their tax bills

A spouse who qualifies as a real estate professional can convert rental losses into active losses that offset W-2 income, substantially lowering high earners' taxes.

fromBusiness Insider

Real estate investors are paying thousands for 'cost segregation studies,' a tax strategy to increase cash flow. Here's how they work and who can benefit.

Cost segregation studies accelerate depreciation by reclassifying building components into shorter recovery periods, boosting early tax deductions and improving investor cash flow.

fromFrenchly

4 months ago

[Webinar] Invest in the French Alps: Buy your Luxury Ski Property Tax-Free and Save 20% VAT - Frenchly

Learn methods to purchase luxury Alpine ski properties tax-free, identify prime French Alps locations, and gain investment and leisure insights.

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4 months ago

My 401(k) Dwarfs My Brokerage Account - With 7 Years Until Retirement, How Should I Invest Now?

Small business owners can use specialized retirement and tax strategies to address large pre-tax 401(k) imbalances before a planned business sale and early retirement.

fromwww.theguardian.com

How Spain put up wealth taxes - without chasing away the billionaires

Amancio Ortega rapidly expanded his property portfolio after receiving a record dividend from Inditex, investing heavily in real estate.

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fromIndependent

Miscellaneous

Weight tax for SUVs now on the table for Budget 2026 as strategy papers offer a glimpse at potential measures

fromIrish Independent

10 months ago

Miscellaneous

VAT cuts for restaurants, higher USC for medical card holders, and bad news for gym-goers: the big Tax Strategy issues

fromIndependent

Miscellaneous

Weight tax for SUVs now on the table for Budget 2026 as strategy papers offer a glimpse at potential measures

fromIrish Independent

10 months ago

Miscellaneous

VAT cuts for restaurants, higher USC for medical card holders, and bad news for gym-goers: the big Tax Strategy issues

more#budget-2026

fromIndependent