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As we step into 2025, many of us are crafting resolutions aimed at personal growth and financial wellness. While hitting the gym or learning a new skill are common goals, one resolution that could dramatically transform your financial future is partnering with a flat fee financial advisor.
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If you’re a high-income earner looking to maximize your retirement savings, you may have heard of the mega backdoor Roth strategy.
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Not to be confused with Stephen Hawking’s seminal work “A Brief History of Time”, here you will find a short primer on the beloved workplace retirement savings plan, the 401(k). If you were born after 1980, you would think that these employer plans have been around forever, but in reality, the plan is a relatively new workplace perk.
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Roth IRAs are a tremendously valuable savings vehicle for income earners. After-tax money goes into the account, and it grows tax free and is distributed tax free at retirement. Pretty good deal! Starting one for your child early in their life can be a powerful savings strategy. However, there are some rules to know to take advantage of these Custodial Roth IRAs (also known as Roth IRAs for Minors)
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There is a common misconception we hear often from clients with Roth IRA accounts. Most clients understand Roth IRA’s to be retirement vehicles that cannot be accessed prior to age 59.5 without penalty. THIS IS NOT TRUE!! Let’s take a deep dive into Roth IRA accounts to better understand how liquid they can be prior to retirement.
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Your standard 401(k) contribution limits don’t have to stop you from getting even more tax-advantaged savings, allowing you to responsibly save even more for retirement. In fact, if you’ve maxed out your annual contribution limit, you can still take advantage of an after-tax 401(k) contribution.
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Planning for retirement is too important to leave to chance. Life expectancy is increasing with every decade, which is great news. However, it also means that preparing for retirement needs a fresh perspective.
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We all know we need a will so that our affairs will be in order and our last wishes carried out once we have passed on. But did you know you have options when it comes to creating a will? You may have heard that you can actually do-it-yourself when it comes to creating a will, and it is fairly easy to accomplish online.There are a few considerations to make, however, before going this route.
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Though they have been around since the 1970s, 401(k) plans are still one of the best ways to save for retirement. Nowadays, many 401(k) plans allow for Roth contributions. You’re probably wondering: what exactly is a Roth contribution? And should you make Roth contributions inside your 401(k)? What are the benefits? We will discuss all of this and more, but first let’s look at how 401(k) accounts utilize Roth contributions.
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