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Key Differences Between a Roth IRA and Pre-Tax Retirement Account

WiserAdvisor

When planning for retirement, one of the most important decisions you will likely make is which type of retirement account to use. The Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and the pre-tax retirement account are two common options. A Roth IRA is a tax-advantaged retirement savings account funded with your after-tax dollars.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 9-10)

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What Are I-Bonds? Plus Creative Ways To Include Them In Your Investment Plan

Gen Y Planning

You can purchase them electronically via Treasury Direct or use your tax refund to buy a set amount of paper certificates. Plus, you can redirect up to $5,000 of your tax refund to purchasing these bonds (if you do this, you’ll actually get a paper bond). Think about this in conjunction with investing in a 529 Plan.

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Stop Overlooking These Valuable Workplace Benefits

Carson Wealth

I have two friends, both in education, who literally threw away their 403(b) enrollment forms because they didn’t understand what the tax-sheltered retirement plan was. 1. Employer match on 401(k) plans. There’s not a lot of mystery surrounding the 401(k) retirement and savings investment plan.

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What You Need To Know About U.S. Expatriation

Brown Advisory

During the webinar they discuss how to correctly expatriate depending on your tax status and how to know if you are a covered or non-covered expatriate. If you missed the live event please see below for a recording of the discussion ( download the presentation slides ). Brown Advisory does not provide tax advice. Expatriation.

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What You Need To Know About U.S. Expatriation

Brown Advisory

During the webinar they discuss how to correctly expatriate depending on your tax status and how to know if you are a covered or non-covered expatriate. If you missed the live event please see below for a recording of the discussion ( download the presentation slides ). Brown Advisory does not provide tax advice. Expatriation.

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How Much Should I Be Saving in My 20s?

Carson Wealth

In other words, your 20s present a financial challenge. . An individual who learns to manage $4,000 a month after taxes will be equipped to manage $14,000 or even $40,000 a month as their earnings increase over time. Employers often match a portion of this contribution to a retirement plan as an employer benefit. .