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Retirement Planning
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What You Need to Know About Medicare: Medicare Part A
Medicare Part A is the “hospital insurance” portion of Medicare. For most people who have paid Medicare taxes throughout their working life, there is no premium for Medicare Part A coverage. If you do not qualify for premium-free Medicare Part A, it can be purchased for $471 per month (as of 2021). If you do…
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Why do experts call my 401k a “qualified plan”?
The quick answer is: A qualified plan is an employer-sponsored retirement plan that qualifies for special tax treatment under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Now for some not too detailed details… There are many different types of qualified plans, but they all fall into two categories. (1) Defined benefit plans (like a traditional…
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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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Why Retirement Savers Should Ignore the Robinhood Hubbub
Long-term investors with diversified nest eggs have little to fear from the GameStop saga.
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Understanding Fees on Qualified Retirement Plans
When it comes to paying fees to the professionals who help administer a company’s qualified plan, there are different options available to the plan trustees. Each method impacts the plan and its participants, and it is important for plan sponsors to understand their options so that they can make an informed decision. Professionals who are…
