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Using Section 351 Exchanges To Tax-Efficiently Reallocate Portfolios With Embedded Gains

Nerd's Eye View

Following the long run-up in the US equity markets since the bottom of the 2008–2009 financial crisis, many investors with taxable investment accounts have likely found themselves with high embedded gains in their portfolios. If the exchange meets the requirements of Section 351, it is tax-deferred for investors.

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Personal finance links: changing circumstances

Abnormal Returns

tonyisola.com) Age is just one factor when it comes to your asset allocation. mrmoneymustache.com) Why you need to account for your Treasury income on your state taxes. fastcompany.com) What to consider when rolling over a 401(k) account to an IRA. readthejointaccount.com) When a second home makes financial sense.

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How to Pay Next-to-Nothing in Taxes During Retirement

A Wealth of Common Sense

A reader asks: If Bill Sweet’s favorite topic is Roth IRA’s/401K’s, I’d bet his second favorite is tax gain harvesting (in a taxable account). For 2024, individuals with taxable income below $47,025 ($94,050 for married couples) pay 0% tax for long-term capital gains (LTCG). The idea would be to r.

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What Is In Your Control?

The Big Picture

This includes a broad Asset Allocation including full Diversification of asset classes, geographies, etc. via the site (and Etsy shop and Instagram account) Mindfulenough. Asset Economy. Asset Allocation. You must Save enough money relative to your income by living within your means. Inflation.

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Personal finance links: striving for more

Abnormal Returns

peterlazaroff.com) Investing There's no magic rule for asset allocation. crr.bc.edu) Saving for college How much should you save in 529 accounts? theconversation.com) Taxes Earned income? flowfp.com) Billionaires pay their taxes differently. awealthofcommonsense.com) Four ways to reduce sequence-of-returns risk.

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Can You Live Off Dividends In Retirement?

Darrow Wealth Management

So historically, every $1 million invested would yield annual dividend income of $19,800 on average… before tax. If you own 10,000 shares, you receive $40,000 in dividend income (before taxes) and have a portfolio currently worth $2M. Over the last 30 years, the S&P 500’s average dividend yield was 1.98%.

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5 Tactics for Retirees to Navigate Economic Uncertainty

MainStreet Financial Planning

Reevaluate Your Asset Allocation If watching your investment portfolio fluctuate causes anxiety, your current allocation might be too aggressive. You can reduce your stock exposure and increase investments in fixed income options, such as cash or bonds, within tax-advantaged accounts (like a 401(k), IRA, or Roth IRA).