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Are you ready for retirement? In this episode of Your Money, Your Wealth®, Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA test your knowledge with this 18-question pop quiz and they provide actions you can take now to secure your retirement in the future. Retirement Pop Quiz Aware: Did You Know? Compare: Are You in […]
Can Claire and her husband retire early at age 60? Joe and Big Al spitball for them and explain how to calculate how much you’ll need in retirement. Plus, should Jeff invest his pension money more aggressively, and should he save to his thrift savings plan or his Roth? Should Paula save to her brokerage account or her 401(k)? When and how much should Ken and “Fume Guzzler” each convert to Roth? The IRS charged Lex late fees for not paying estimated taxes throughout the year on her Roth conversion – find out how to avoid that yourself. Finally, how can Ken get out of an annuity? And is it harmful for Sarah to advise co-workers with little financial experience?
There are financial formulas to live by, and others that can absolutely derail your retirement dreams! Discover which retirement formulas and rules of thumb may be your golden ticket, and which are your one-way ticket to trouble, on this episode of Your Money, Your Wealth® with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Formulas […]
The single biggest retirement planning mistake to avoid, the problem with tax professionals, and answers to some of the most frequently asked retirement questions we get on YMYW: should you name a trust as beneficiary on your retirement accounts? What’s the break-even point on a Roth conversion? What if you don’t have the money to pay the tax when you convert to Roth? Plus, find out the eye-opening amount of money good tax planning can save you! Someone has to be very knowledgeable, entertaining, and special to make it as a guest on YMYW these days. Today “the IRA guru” Ed Slott, CPA from IRAHelp.com joins Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA to discuss all of these topics, along with changes to stretch IRAs and required minimum distributions from the SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0 Act. Finally, don’t miss your chance to get a free copy of Ed Slott’s latest book, The Retirement Savings Time Bomb Ticks Louder.
How much do retirees really spend in retirement? Does the Social Security Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) continue to rise with inflation? Is all the talk about higher future tax brackets just fear-mongering? Can “Johnny Mercer” afford to leave money for his heirs, and what should his strategy be for converting his retirement savings to Roth IRA for tax-free growth on his money? While Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA each take some much-needed vacation time, Your Money, Your Wealth® producer Andi Last enlists the help of senior financial advisor Rachel Fuss, CFP®, AIF® from Joe and Big Al’s team of experienced professionals at Pure Financial Advisors in Mercer Island, WA, to see if they can “Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive” for Johnny in YMYW Extra number 4.
Should Mike in Virginia keep using his IRA money to pay the tax on his Roth conversions? How do you do a Roth conversion when you don’t have the money to pay the tax? That’s PeterLemonJello’s question, but is it the question he should be asking? Spitballing Roth IRA conversion strategies to reduce your taxable required minimum distributions (RMD) in retirement, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 484. Plus, Susan and Mike in Ohio are retired, in the 24% tax bracket, and considering converting $50k or $75k to Roth – should they do it? How is D-Rock and Matilda’s strategy for selling rental properties and doing Roth conversions as they bridge the gap to early retirement? And finally, how do required minimum distributions work on inherited Roth accounts?
Many people are seeking additional income streams beyond their nine-to-five jobs. Alternative sources of income can help you earn extra money, pursue a passion, or even start a new business. Pure’s Financial Advisor, Johnson Andrews, CFP®, AIF®, explores various side gig options to find what best fits your interests, budget, and available time. FREE GUIDE […]
Will building a new home delay Janelle’s early retirement? Can Mike and his wife retire early at ages 50 and 55, and how much should they convert to Roth? Maria and her partner keep their finances separate – can Maria cover her own expenses in early retirement? Plus, Joe and Big Al explain the difference between FDIC insurance and SIPC insurance for Edward, who wonders if he should spread his assets between banks for protection. Fajita Willy needs a spitball on his MYGA (multi-year guaranteed annuities) retirement strategy. Nancy wants to know if mandatory seismic retrofit expenses are tax-deductible. And how should Lee manage Roth contributions and IRMAA now that his Social Security disability has finally been approved and he’s received 5 years of back pay?
Linda is retired and financially independent. Her advisor suggests she have a separately managed account, specifically for tax loss harvesting. Joe and Big Al spitball on how to save as much tax as possible on retirement withdrawals. Plus, Brian wants to know if it ever makes sense to put IRA money into a brokerage account, rather than doing Roth conversions, so the fellas explain the benefits of tax gain harvesting. Also, why is Robert and Jane’s financial advisor constantly trading in Jane’s professionally managed account? Pete wants to know if flat-fee financial advisors are worth their fee, and Daniel needs financial guidance for his 34-year-old daughter. He’s also considering a free assessment, but he doesn’t really know what he’s getting himself into, so Joe and Al explain.
Are there ever times when going all Roth isn’t the best strategy for your retirement savings? How do you determine the break-even point on doing Roth conversions? Joe and Big Al spitball on marginal vs. effective tax rates for Joseph Allen, saving to after-tax brokerage or pre-tax 403(b) for Gigi in Illinois, the arithmetic of Roth conversions for Carl Spackler in Florida, and the mega backdoor Roth for Jefe in Texas. For something completely different, we’ll wrap it up with a discussion of tax forms that need to be filed for your solo 401(k) depending on the account balance, for Smitty in The Villages.
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) have become a popular way to compensate employees for their efforts. RSUs are a type of equity-based compensation in which an employee receives shares of company stock as part of their overall compensation package. However, RSUs typically do not grant the employee ownership of the stock outright until certain conditions are […]
Learn from Pure Financial’s Tax Planning Manager Amanda Cook, CPA, Esq., how Roth conversions, tax loss harvesting, tax gain harvesting, the Backdoor Roth IRA, net unrealized appreciation, and charitable giving strategies such as a donor-advised fund can help you reduce your tax liability, and which of these strategies fit your specific needs and goals. Outline […]
Why would a financial advisor suggest that Frank in Lake Wobegon sell a piece of inherited property, pay 25% tax, and invest the lump sum? Mark in Florida is 72 and invested in CDs. Should he go back to his financial advisor, or just buy more CDs? Plus, Adam in Tennessee will have deferred income in 5 years. Should his asset allocation be more conservative? And in order to retire early at age 55, should Lewis in Arkansas delay starting Roth conversions? But first, if Mike’s wife outlives him, how can he keep her in a similar tax bracket?
An S corporation, also known as a S subchapter, is one type of legal business structure common among small businesses. For self-employed individuals, the benefits of S Corps lie in their advantageous tax benefits but navigating through regulations can be challenging. To assist in this, Pure’s Tax Planner, Joey Bailey, CFP®, CPA, offers four tips […]
Are you self-employed and feeling confused about tax filing? Too often, small business owners invest more time and energy into building their companies, only to overlook the intricacies of filing their taxes. Discover strategies to efficiently navigate the process and maximize your savings. In this guide, you’ll learn… Selecting a Legal Entity Estimated Payments The […]
