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Stay Cautious about Stimulus Scams
One provision of the CARES act is a stimulus check for millions of taxpayers. These payments began to roll out the weekend of April 11 and will continue to be deposited to taxpayer bank accounts, with paper checks possibly following in May. The stimulus checks have created a ripe environment for fraudsters, likely heightened by…
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CARES Act: What that means for your 2020 Required Minimum Distributions
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) was signed into law by the President on Thursday March 26, 2020. This sweeping stimulus package was passed in response to the economic threat caused the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act has many different sections, but, in this blog, we are going to focus on the…
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Does Your Company Offer a Retirement Plan?
One of the most discussed topics in the United States is retirement security. Few Americans have set aside sufficient savings to live comfortably throughout retirement. In fact, the most recent National Retirement Risk Index (NRRI) found The retirement landscape is shifting dramatically, making the outlook for retiring Baby Boomers and Generation Xers far less sanguine…
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My first big paycheck is finally in the bank – now what?
Recently I have been talking to clients’ kids or grandkids who have just graduated from college and are starting their first jobs as professionals. Some starting salaries can easily be in the low six figures depending on the profession, so a road map that covers how and where to start saving can be beneficial in…
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Should I convert IRA money to a Roth?
Should I convert IRA money to a Roth is a complex question. Before 2017 tax law allowed recharacterization (being able to undo a Roth conversion). After 2017, tax law changed and you can no longer undo a conversion. So, before converting an IRA to a Roth, think through your full portfolio and goals. Converting an…
