IRAs
Read about the latest individual retirement news and developments, including insights into successful IRA planning and IRA investment strategies.
How to Avoid Excess IRA Contribution Penalties
By Robert Bloink | William H. ByrnesWithdrawing the excess may seem like a simple fix, but many clients are faced with more complicated scenarios.
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 14, 2024
Kitces: Salespeople Should Have Gotten a Break in DOL Fiduciary Rule"You can't regulate them out of existence," but they shouldn't be giving advice, the XYPN co-founder says.
June 13, 2024
Kotlikoff: Advisors Do Retirement Planning All WrongSocial Security and 401(k)s should be scrapped, too, the professor says, laying out his alternative retirement plan.
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.
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.
May 24, 2024
Debate: Do State Auto-IRA Programs Benefit Taxpayers?One take: These accounts are no substitute for a federal mandate for businesses to offer reirement plans.
May 23, 2024
How to Calculate RMDs for Inherited IRAsThe penalty waivers the IRS has offered each year since 2020 for missed RMDs have created some confusion.