These questions don’t just affect your finances—they affect your peace of mind. At The Noble Group, we work with individuals and couples every day who are ready to take retirement seriously but don’t yet have a clear roadmap. That’s exactly where John and Samantha found themselves. Like many Americans in their mid-50s, they’d been diligent … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three in four retired Americans say they have enough money to live comfortably, consistent with retiree perceptions across the 23 years Gallup has tracked views on retirement in its Economic and Personal Finance surveys conducted each April. This generally positive picture of retirement contrasts with the more negative expectations among those who … Read more
Anyone with earned income can make a traditional IRA contribution, but the ability to deduct contributions is based on annual income. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take certain actions on our website or click to take an action on their … Read more
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So you’ve lost your spouse, and among all the grief and paperwork, there’s this Roth IRA account sitting there. What now? I know it’s overwhelming to deal with financial matters during such a difficult time, but understanding your options for an inherited Roth IRA can actually help secure your financial future. As a surviving spouse, … Read more
Understanding the Wash Sale Rule and IRAs: A Complete Guide Hey there! If you’ve been trying to be smart with your investments and tax strategies, you might have heard about this thing called the “wash sale rule.” But do you know how it affects your IRA accounts? This is super important info that could save … Read more
Many people believe that hiring a financial advisor is essential for making good investment decisions. This myth has been reinforced by decades of marketing from many financial advisors, but the truth is, many investors who manage their own money often achieve better results than those who rely on advisors, without fees eating into their returns … Read more
When is it too late for you to begin saving for retirement? The answer depends on a lot of things. How to start saving for retirement at 50 or older also depends on a lot of things, such as your debt levels, lifestyle, employment and personal goals (among others). Its important to have a firm … Read more
More than 71 million Americans will see a 3.2% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2024. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by more than $50 per month starting in January. Federal benefit rates increase when the cost-of-living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s … Read more
[Update in April 2021] The walkthrough and screenshots in this post were from several years ago. Since TaxAct raised its prices in recent years, I stopped updating this post. Please consider switching to TurboTax, H&R Block, or FreeTaxUSA. By request from a reader, I give a walkthrough for how to report backdoor Roth in TaxACT. … Read more
