IRA

Don’t Do This

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There is one financial transaction that I strongly discourage clients from doing and here’s why . . . Do not withdraw from your retirement accounts early! Here are the reasons why I hear most people want to withdraw from their retirement accounts: Purchase a house Pay for expenses while unemployed As a temporary loan, with […]

Deadline Approaching: Should You Make a Retirement Plan Contribution?

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The due date for your tax return is fast approaching and so is the deadline to make a contribution to your IRA or a SEP-IRA if you own a business. Should you make the contribution, save the cash, or pay off some debt? Reasons to Make the Contribution: Let’s assume that you have the extra […]

Is it Better if I File Separately from My Spouse and Other Common Tax Questions Answered

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We receive a lot of questions pertaining to tax and financial matters. Here is a sample of commonly asked questions: Q: Is it better if I file separately from my spouse? A: Usually the answer is no, and the only way to know for certain is to perform an analysis when preparing the tax return […]

Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA

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Traditional IRA: An individual retirement account that allows individuals to contribute pretax money to investments. The investments grow tax-deferred until the amounts are withdrawn at retirement, generally age 59 1/2. The maximum amount you can contribute for 2015 is the lesser of your taxable compensation or $5,500 ($6,500 if you are 50 or older). There […]

Your IRA is a Tax Time Bomb

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Individual retirement accounts, also commonly referred to as IRA’s, are a great way to save for retirement and potentially reduce your current taxes. Although these benefits are great, there is a tremendous downside that can impact you if you make a wrong move. Early Withdrawal Penalty: If you need to withdraw money from your IRA […]

What is a Self-Directed IRA?

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Individual retirement arrangement or IRA’s are very common and well-known. Normally when someone owns an IRA they invest in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, but did you know that there is alternative arrangement, called a self-directed IRA? A self-directed IRA allows an individual to invest in a wide array of assets, including real estate, private […]