IFG Viewpoint & Outlook
SECURE Act 2.0: RMD Age Hikes Coming?
RMD age hikes may not be the blessing you think. The question just might be who is more secure? Retirees or future government spending?
August 8, 2022
Tag: Retirement Planning
Planning
Remember 1966? How About 1967?
Retirement decisions can be momentous. Which year you would have remembered would depend on if you retired back then… and which year!
June 28, 2022
Uncategorized
A SECURE Act Defense Strategy
Congress labeled it the SECURE Act, because it’s a better sell to the public. But, what Uncle Sam really wanted to do was make their spending programs more secure – hence, securing reelection.
June 6, 2022
IRAs
Does The SECURE Act Make You More Secure?
Looking for retirement security?
Government spending has been out of control for decades and Congress needs to raise revenue. So, they passed The SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act in December 2019. It may secure the government’s future; but, one provision may make your heir’s retirement a little less secure.
April 29, 2022
IRAs
Beware of Tax Torpedoes and the IRMAA Cliff
Tax traps are waiting. Did you it’s possible to be smack in the middle of the 22% tax bracket, yet taking an additional $1,000 in income could make that additional money taxable at 40%? It can happen to some taxpayers. In fact, there are other pitfalls many aren’t aware of, as well.
April 11, 2022
Investing
Planning Retirement? Think Hard. Stuff Happens.
Remember 1966? What if you retired then? Would it have made a difference if you retired in 1967 instead? Can you time retirement? If not, how do you reduce your risk when there’s no time to rebuild all over again?
March 28, 2022
Inflation
Retirement Planning with Rising Rates and Inflation
Retirement planning was much easier during working years than the challenge of managing after retirement. During the working years it’s relatively simple: just keep stashing money into your retirement plan and let the markets, over decades, do the rest!
February 22, 2022
IRAs
Roth Conversions Can Be Advantageous, but Not for Everyone.
There may be times when a Roth conversion may be advantageous; but there are others when it may not be your best move.
January 4, 2022
IRAs
Do You Have A System for Managing Retirement Income?
Longevity risk is real. Accumulating assets for retirement was a lot easier than managing retirement income. Now you practically have to be an actuary to make sure your money doesn’t run out before you do!
October 22, 2021
IRAs
How Long Will Your Retirement Money Last?
Longevity risk is real. Accumulating assets for retirement was a lot easier than managing retirement income. Now you practically have to be an actuary to make sure your money doesn’t run out before you do!
October 21, 2021
