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The Average 401(k) Balance by Age
How did your 401(k) balance stack up versus peers in the first quarter? If you fell short, use it as motivation to save more.
By Adam Shell Last updated
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Six Signs It's Time to Retire
Thinking about retiring in 2025? See if any of these six signs ring true
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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Ask the Editor — Tax Questions on Inherited IRAs
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on the rules on inheriting IRAs.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Roth IRA Conversions in the Summer? Why Now May Be the Sweet Spot
Converting now would enable you to spread a possible tax hit over more than one payment while reducing future taxes.
By Daniel Razvi, Esquire Published
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Does Morningstar’s Retirement Withdrawal Advice Work for Investors?
The financial services firm’s guidance takes a different path than the traditional 4%-a-year strategy. Researchers compare the two to see how they stack up.
By Christy Bieber Published
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This 401(k) Withdrawal Snafu Could Knock Your Portfolio off Course
Few financial advisers have heard of this 401(k) withdrawal issue. Here's how to safeguard your portfolio.
By Adam Shell Published
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New RMD Rules: Starting Age, Penalties, Roth 401(k)s, and More
RMDs The SECURE 2.0 Act makes major changes to the required minimum distribution rules.
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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Treasury Deal Kills Trump’s ‘Revenge Tax’ After G7 Agreement
Tax Law A retaliatory tax that would have exposed U.S. jobs and retirement savings to risk is likely to be scrapped from Trump’s megabill.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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The Roth IRA Advantage: 10 Things Every Saver Needs to Understand
Financial Planning A Roth IRA can be a great way to save for retirement, as the accounts have no required minimum distributions and you can withdraw the money tax-free.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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