Differences of Qualified vs. Nonqualified Retirement Plans Retirement May 29, 2024 Qualified retirement plans, such as 401(k)s and pensions, can offer significant tax advantages and are subject to strict regulations set…
Should I Take a $400,000 Lump Sum or $2,000 Monthly Payments for My Pension? Retirement May 28, 2024 Deciding whether to take a $400,000 lump sum or monthly pension benefit of $2,000 requires calculating the relative value of…
I’m 60 With $1.5 Million in My 401(k). Should I Convert $120,000 per Year to Avoid RMDs? Retirement May 24, 2024 It’s a wise move to plan ahead for the taxes you’ll pay on retirement income, including eventual required minimum distributions…
How to Max Out Your 401(k) Retirement May 24, 2024 Approximately 86% of 401(k) participants don’t save the maximum allowed amount in their tax-advantaged employer-sponsored retirement plans, according to a…
7 Alternative Ways to Save for Retirement Retirement May 24, 2024 401(k) plans are not the only way to save for retirement. If your employer is one of the many that…
The Average Retirement Budget in the U.S. Retirement May 24, 2024 When it comes to the average retirement budget, studies report a wide range of responses. A 2022 survey by the…
Should I Take a $200,000 Lump Sum or $1,850 Monthly Payments for My Pension? Retirement May 23, 2024 If you have a pension, your employer will usually give you a choice at retirement: buyout or payments. It’s important…