New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2023 Near-record levels. Provided by Marc Aarons   The Internal Revenue Service has released new limits for the coming year. After months of high inflation and financial uncertainty, some of these cost-of-living-based adjustments have reached near-record levels. Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). IRA contribution limits are up $500 in 2023 to […]

2022 brings new life expectancy tables.  Provided by Marc Aarons  For the first time in nearly 20 years, the IRS has released updated actuarial or life expectancy tables. Those who take required minimum withdrawals (RMD) from retirement accounts may already know we use these tables to calculate your RMD. Using these new tables is relatively […]

Is it time to contribute more?  Provided by Marc Aarons  Preparing for retirement just got a little more financial wiggle room. This week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced new contribution limits for 2022. Staying put for 2022 are traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), with the limit remaining at $6,000. The catch-up contribution for traditional […]

Some parents and grandparents have that possibility in mind.  Provided by Marc Aarons  Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) are for retirement saving, right? Absolutely. Is that their only purpose? Not necessarily. Imagine using an IRA not only to save, but to facilitate a home purchase. This would obviously be a tall order for an adult, given […]

What to know about your IRA, HSA, and more.  Provided by Marc Aarons  Previously, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year had been automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021.1 More time for all. However, the IRS has […]

A choice for I.R.A. owners who want to reduce taxes linked to I.R.A. distributions. Provided by Marc Aarons  Do you have an I.R.A.? As you enter your 70s, you may start to look at that I.R.A. not only as an asset, but also as a problem. By law, you must take required minimum distributions (R.M.D.s) […]

What role should taxes play in your investment decisions?  Provided by Marc Aarons Will you pay higher taxes in retirement? Do you have a 401(k) or a traditional IRA? If so, you will receive income from both after age 72. However, if you have saved and invested much of your life, you may also end […]

Understand the IRS’s calculations and tables. Provided by Marc Aarons As much as you would like to, you can’t keep your money in your retirement account forever. These investment vehicles include 401(k)s, IRAs, and similar retirement accounts.1  Under the SECURE Act, once you reach age 72, you must begin taking required minimum distributions from your […]

How many pieces do you have in place? Provided by Marc Aarons  When you read about money matters, you will sometimes see the phrase, “getting your financial house in order.” What exactly does that mean? When your financial “house is in order,” it means it is built on a solid foundation. It means that you […]

What you need to know to get ready for the end of the year. Provided by Marc Aarons  With one year ending and a new one on the cusp of starting, many people will consider their resolutions—not their estate strategy. But the end of the year is a great time to sit down and review […]