A backdoor Roth conversion helps higher-income earners cut down on their tax burden when their income exceeds the limits of a traditional Roth. In a Roth, your money grows tax-free and you won’t pay taxes when you withdraw from your account later on. The backdoor conversion is a way to take advantage of the tax […]
How to Take Advantage of Your Solar Panel Tax Benefit
Leveraging large tax credits to improve your retirement can be a great idea. If solar makes sense for your home, then now is a good time to do it. Back in 2015, Congress extended the solar panel tax credit – also called the investment tax credit (ITC) for five more years. This credit makes solar […]
How to use a Deferred Compensation Plan for Retirement
If you dream of retiring early, it’s definitely possible – though not without plenty of advance planning and saving. One roadblock you’ll have to plan for is that you won’t have access to Medicare until you hit full retirement age, which is 65 for most people. So, what should you do until then? When I […]
2019 Economy: Financial Recap and Looking Ahead
As 2019 winds down, the financial waters are still relatively calm and the mood is optimistic. After all, there was a lot of good going on in the 2019 economy. There were 266,000 new jobs added in November, and the unemployment rate was at 3.5%. Stocks have been at an all-time high. Long-term government bonds […]
Continuing Care Retirement Communities – What You Should Know
As your parents age, you will probably start discussing plans for their care later in life. Some people might want or need to move to an assisted care facility or senior living community, others might want to stay in their home for as long as possible. Whether you’re planning for your parents or yourself, it’s […]
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