
Can Your IRA Grow Too Big?
A Roth conversion for some IRA assets may provide more tax savings than you realize.
A Roth conversion for some IRA assets may provide more tax savings than you realize.
Over half of all Americans expect to live a comfortable retirement and only one third think Social Security will be important to them.
The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds.
Not so long ago, baby boomers viewed Social Security as a retirement program for old folks. High-earning boomers felt that Social Security didn’t apply to them because the monthly checks were small, and they believed the system wouldn’t be around when they retired.
If you have $500,000 in your 401(k) or IRA, it’s not really $500.000. That’s a tax planning mistake most people make going right out of the gate. If you’re married and filing jointly, it’s more likely you could have $325,000 (35% tax bracket) or just $315,000 (37% tax bracket).