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[16 Aug 2010 | No Comment | ]

Use the IRA Chart Rollover Rules with Indirect or Direct IRA Rollovers
Jonathan currently is the owner of a traditional IRA account. he has thought about rolling that over into a Roth IRA account. In simple terms, a rollover is a method of moving money from one type of retirement plan to another. This can be done without paying taxes or penalties. Jonathan must be aware that there are two ways to complete a rollover: indirectly and directly. In this case, Jonathan is eligible to perform either type. A direct IRA …

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[8 Jul 2010 | No Comment | ]

Building a Nest Egg with Better BenefitsBy Contributing Reporter, Darrel Richter
Eight years ago, John and Natalie Davis of Columbus, Ohio, were newly married with a son and a daughter about to enter their lives. At this point, they were in their 30s and already had a 401K plan set up, but were looking for an investment that could do a little bit more to ensure that they maintained a comfortable retirement many years down the road.
“John’s family had taken great steps to set up their own retirement plan,” said Natalie. …

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[30 Jun 2010 | No Comment | ]

www.paytaxeslater.com James Lange, the best-selling author of Retire Secure! gives you expert advice on 401(k), Roth IRA, retirement planning, retirement savings and estate planning.

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[29 Jun 2010 | No Comment | ]

Although not fun to think about, beneficiary designations are a critical part of retirement planning. after all, since everyone eventually departs the planet, beneficiary designations will eventually be implemented.? Don’t assume your will shall guide the distribution of your assets. in fact, when it comes to retirement plan accounts, your will typically has no bearing at all.? consequently, it behooves you to periodically check what you custodian has for you on file for your beneficiary designation.
Even other assets, such as your home, may pass outside your will.? That’s why your …

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[10 Jun 2010 | No Comment | ]

Moving your money from an old employer-sponsored retirement plan – like a 401k or a 403b – to an IRA can be a smart move financially, as these accounts typically offer a wider range of investment opportunity and higher returns overall. However, if you aren’t careful, you could wind up on the hook for a serious IRA tax penalty. Let’s look more closely at how you can avoid this situation.
Transferring Funds out of an old Retirement Plan
The first step in understanding how to avoid the IRA rollover tax is to …

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[9 Jun 2010 | No Comment | ]

Your will is a legal expression of what you want to happen to your property when you die. A will can be a simple, inexpensive way for you to ensure your property passes to your heirs or a charity according to your wishes. Contact an experienced estate planning attorney and update your will regularly to reflect changes in your life.
Estate Planning As a Part of Your Retirement Plan

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[28 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]

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If you’ve spent your entire adult life working for the same employer, and you have no plans to change jobs before you retire, you can skip this article. (Try this one instead.)
Everybody else, though, should ponder this: When you left your old job(s), whether because of a recent layoff or a long-ago career change, did you leave money behind?
If so, you might want to go get it.
Because even if it’s not a lot of money, leaving it where it is …

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[23 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]

Your will is a legal expression of what you want to happen to your property when you die. A will can be a simple, inexpensive way for you to ensure your property passes to your heirs or a charity according to your wishes. Contact an experienced estate planning attorney and update your will regularly to reflect changes in your life.
Estate Planning As a Part of Your Retirement Plan

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[6 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]

A 401k is a means of retirement plan granted by employers to their employees. no income tax is charged over the money until the person withdraws it during retirement. A 401k rollover happens when an employee resigns and decides to make changes with his retirement plan, and then reallocates the money.
When deciding to move your retirement savings, it is important to look at all the options. A financial planner would be able to assist with moving your money as well as explaining any risks that may be involved with each …

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[28 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]

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If you’re like most people, you’ll switch jobs several times before you retire — 10 to 12 times, on average. And if you’re like a lot of those people, you’ll leave a trail of retirement-plan balances in your wake. Consolidating all of those balances into a rollover IRA is simple to do, and it can make your portfolio easier to manage while giving you many more options and preserving all of the tax-deferred benefits of your 401(k).
Miss youLeaving money …