This article looks at the current fiscal outlook for the Social Security and Medicare programs and presents some potential changes that might help to strengthen them.
High-income participants will not be allowed to make pre-tax catch-up contributions to a traditional 401(k) or similar plan starting in 2026, but they will be able to contribute to a workplace Roth.
A sound retirement plan should be based on personal circumstances, and no one strategy is suitable for everyone. This article looks at four goals that a retirement strategy should address.
This article presents the IRS’ cost-of-living adjustments for 2024 that affect contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.