November 06, 2024
Should Clients Change Advisors When They Retire?Advisors who are experts at helping clients accumulate wealth may lack knowledge about the retirement income phase.
October 23, 2024
Roth vs. Traditional IRA Investments: Don't Let the Tail Wag the DogTaxation matters in a retirement portfolio, but it's not the only factor, Ed Slott and Jeff Levine say.
August 29, 2024
Ed Slott: IRS' Cure for Conflicts Could 'Wipe Out' IRAsThe enforcement mechanism against prohibited transactions is excise taxes, which can hurt clients, Slott says.
July 18, 2024
Ed Slott: Why a Lump Sum Beats an IRA Rollover for Some ClientsIt's a special case that's more common than ever, Slott tells Morningstar's Christine Benz.
June 20, 2024
Ed Slott: IRAs Are a Ticking Tax Bomb"It would almost be malpractice for any financial or tax advisor to ignore the coming tax storm," Slott says.
June 12, 2024
Ed Slott: Time for Some Clients to Ditch Traditional IRAsLow tax rates and big federal budget concerns put the traditional IRA in a precarious position, he says.
June 11, 2024
What to Expect From American College's New Tax CertificationThere are already more than 2,000 advisors on the waiting list for the forthcoming three-course program.
June 05, 2024
American College to Roll Out Tax Planning CertificationJeff Levine worked with the college to create the Tax Planning Certified Professional designation.
May 28, 2024
Ed Slott: Your Clients Have a Big 401(k) Rollover ProblemEmployees leaving companies need more help understanding their options and the tax consequences, Slott tells ThinkAdvisor.
April 17, 2024
IRS Waives 2024 RMDs for IRA Beneficiaries Under 10-Year Rule"Here we go again," Ed Slott tells ThinkAdvisor.