Retirement

IRA Dates & Milestones to Remember

IRAs come with complex rules and regulations. As these rules and regulations are occasionally forgotten or misinterpreted by IRA owners, here is a refresher. Age 70½: Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). Once you reach age 70½, you are required to make withdrawals from any traditional (“regular”) IRAs that you have established. (Original owners of Roth IRAs never have to take RMDs.)1 **You must take your initial RMD from a traditional IRA by April 1 of the year following the year during [...]

By |2017-03-28T08:17:34-04:00May 24th, 2012|IRA, Retirement|Comments Off on IRA Dates & Milestones to Remember

How Much Retirement Income Will You Really Need?

Many people underestimate lifestyle costs, medical expenses and inflation. What is enough? What is not enough? If you’re considering retiring in the near future, you’ve probably heard or read that you need about 70% of your end salary to live comfortably in retirement. This estimate is frequently repeated … but that doesn’t mean it is true for everyone. It may not be true for you.                          You won’t learn how much retirement income you’ll need by reading this article. You’ll want [...]

By |2017-03-28T08:17:34-04:00May 10th, 2012|Investing, Retirement|Comments Off on How Much Retirement Income Will You Really Need?

Getting Off on the Right Foot in 2012: Retirement Plans

401(k), 403(b) and 457 plan annual contribution limits rise slightly to $17,000, and you can contribute an additional $5,500 to these accounts if you are 50 or older this year. IRA contribution levels are unchanged from 2011: the ceiling is $5,000, $6,000 if you will be 50 or older in 2012.1 As you strive to contribute as much as you comfortably can to these accounts this year, you will probably notice some changes with the retirement plan at your workplace. [...]

By |2017-03-28T08:17:35-04:00February 7th, 2012|401(k)/403(b), IRA, Retirement|Comments Off on Getting Off on the Right Foot in 2012: Retirement Plans
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