IRAs
Read about the latest individual retirement news and developments, including insights into successful IRA planning and IRA investment strategies.
Spousal IRA Contributions in the Wake of the Great Resignation
By William H. Byrnes | Robert BloinkA client who has no earned income may still be able to contribute to a retirement account if they have a working spouse.
February 16, 2022
Ed Slott: Hold Off on Backdoor Roths, and More Tips for Tax Season in 2022The IRA and tax whiz offers guidance for advisors dealing with legislative uncertainty, RMD changes and other challenges.
February 04, 2022
There's Still Time to Start a Retirement Plan, Reduce 2021 TaxesUnder the Secure Act, small-business clients now have extra time to establish a 401(k) plan for the prior tax year.
February 03, 2022
Advisor Tells What 2 NFL Players' Financial Plans Really Look LikeAdvisor Jake Stoneburner, a retired NFL player himself, takes ThinkAdvisor through his planning for Garrett Griffin and retired player Jake Ballard.
January 29, 2022
How a 401(k) 'Bridge' Lets Annuity Haters Delay Social Security ClaimingResearchers looked at a way for 401(k) participants, hesitant to annuitize, to "buy a higher Social Security benefit."
January 28, 2022
8 IRA Distribution Tax Facts to KnowHere are some insights on tax questions advisors might get from retired clients in the coming months.
January 26, 2022
11 SEP and SIMPLE IRA Tax Facts to KnowHere are some important questions and answers about contributions, withdrawals and tax rules.
January 19, 2022
Study Finds Huge Wealth Gap in Roth IRA ReturnsThe spread in traditional IRA returns is much narrower. Why? Here's what the researchers, and Michael Finke, think.