The passage of SECURE Act changed a lot when it comes to saving for retirement And we've just received some clarifications from the IRS about catch up contributions In is video Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy break down the changes that could affect you Despite previous guidance if you are looking to make a catch-up contribution in there won't be any changes However starting in those catch-up contributions will have to be made in your Roth account Here's what you need to know if you're at least years old or older no matter your income level you can [... more]

More Americans are tapping their ks because of financial distress In fact the number of people who made a hardship withdrawal surged from the second quarter of If you're thinking of tapping your k early Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy explain how it works and the risks including -How can I withdraw money from my k without penalty -How the passage of the SECURE Act made hardship withdrawals even easier -The lost opportunity cost of tapping your k Keep in mind if you're not and you make a withdrawal not for a hardship you're going to face a [... more]

You've heard it before the best time to buy Long Term Care Insurance is before you need it Now you may not have an option Thirteen states are considering taxing you if you don't have a long-term care insurance policy And as Peter with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy he believes we will see more and more states adopt the tax However there are ways to prepare for the tax and for the cost of LTC Insurance Following the passage of the SECURE Act you may be able to buy LTC insurance directly from your K Distributions from those [... more]

When considering which assets to leave your beneficiaries there's one asset that's loaded with taxes IRAs Inheriting an IRA is very different from inheriting a Roth IRA In fact without proper planning as Peter Richon with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy the irs may end up being your largest beneficiary Distributions from an inherited Roth account are both tax and penalty free which means you won't saddle your heirs with a heavy tax burden during their prime earning years If you have any questions about your financial legacy or if you'd like to learn more about strategic tax planning [... more]

Congress signed the SECURE Act into law a few months ago and you might be surprised to learn there are quite a few good things in this bill focused on retirement savings On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will explain how the new law affects your retirement Then he rsquo ll answer questions on different financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

It's a bit tough to keep up with all the changes that have come to Required Minimum Distributions or RMDs which started back in with the original SECURE Act However there are significant changes that went into effect January st of Peter with richonplanning and Erin Kennedy lay out and explain each change including The Starting Age Has Increased Again Lower Penalties if You Miss Taking your RMD Inherited Retirement Accounts accounts inherited before vs accounts inherited after Keep in mind you can correct an RMD mistake but it's best to avoid those missteps if possible which is why proactive [... more]

Starting in you can roll up to from a into a Roth individual retirement account which can jumpstart tax-free retirement savings for young investors all while taking advantage of today's historically low tax rate But opening a as Peter Richon with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy isn't right for everyone In this video Peter lays out the pros and cons and suggests other accounts you should consider maxing out first If you'd like to learn more about opening a for your child or grandchild or if you'd like to talk through other strategies to help fund higher education please [... more]

The SECURE Act was pushed through Congress late last year and even though you won't see too many exciting headlines about the legislation there are actually some great planning opportunities inside We spent a little time talking about the RMD age change that will impact people in or near retirement in our last episode Now we want to highlight a few more positive changes that you need to know about including catch-up contribution increases a to Roth option and a benefit for people for some people still paying off student loans Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode [... more]

We're only a few years removed from the SECURE Act being passed which brought about significant retirement planning changes Now three years late Congress passed SECURE Act in late December and we have another round of changes to process and adjust to We'll cover these provisions over the course of multiple episodes but today we'll focus primarily on another adjustment to the age you have to begin taking required minimum distributions Starting this year the age will move from to which is pretty big news for people that are in their mid-to-late s Here's some of what you'll learn in [... more]

SECURE Act Later RMDs -to-Roth Rollovers and Other Tax Planning Opportunities Congress recently passed SECURE Act which will bring several changes to retirement account rules Peter Richon with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy break down the big takeaways including some unique opportunities including -RMD Age Increase -QCDs Will Be Expanded - Plans These changes however will make proactive tax planning even more important Keep in mind when you delay those Required Minimum Distributions it will lead to larger account balances at death which could create a significant tax burden for your beneficiaries If you'd like to talk through these changes [... more]

Hans and Robby are back again this week with a brand new episode This week Hans and Robby discuss the update for inherited IRA's for the upcoming year Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com Find us on YouTube Cardinal Advisors [... more]

Hans and Robby are back again this week with a brand new episode This week Hans and Robby discuss IRA beneficiaries Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com Find us on YouTube Cardinal Advisors [... more]

The SECURE Act that went into effect in made it easier for Americans to save for retirement And now Congress is preparing to upgrade that legislation On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West shares some details about what lawmakers are calling the SECURE Act and how it might help the American family be better prepared for retirement Then he rsquo ll answer your calls and questions on various financial topics That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

The Secure Act made changes to your IRA contributions especially at ages and If you are at these ages or are coming up on them you are going to want a plan in place for your retirement savings Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com [... more]

When you retire your life goes through a huge season of change especially when it comes to your finances The recently passed Secure Act adjusted how this season can go for you and your income The most notable adjustment comes to RMDs or Required Minimum Distributions for IRAs and k s The required start age for these has now been pushed back to from While this could be considered a tax break by some it is really important to look at this from a larger standpoint including how you want to pay taxes and leave money for your family Hans [... more]

The Secure Act was passed in Congress at the end of It changed a few things related to retirement including Stretch IRAs Stretch IRAs now have to be emptied after years Hans and Robby go through what this means how it affects you and even strategies to put into place so you can avoid ever worrying about this It is all for your family Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide [... more]

Almost everyone will feel the some effects from the new SECURE Act Some more immediately than others but in the grand scheme almost everyone will be affected Ron and I will help you tackle the new rules as we discuss the two most important components the changes in stretch IRAs and the new RMD age The most important thing to keep in mind is communicating with your family about the changes from an estate planning standpoint Don't fret we're gonna break it all down for you and help you get started Check out the full show notes for this episode [... more]

The SECURE Act was recently passed making big changes to your IRAs and ks Hans talks about what was changed how this will affect you and what you need to do Important note The SECURE act really does not have any affect on your Roth IRAs If you have more questions about all of this please reach out to us we would be happy to go through everything with you Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans [... more]

Isaiah - says the seven anointings of the Holy Spirit are wisdom understanding council might knowledge fear of the Lord delight in the fear of the Lord Robbie believes Hans reflects these virtues through his dedication to advising his clients well by staying up-to-date on the retirement industry and adhering to Christian standards This week Hans and Robbie want to keep listeners up-to-date with the SECURE Act and how it will change taxes in retirement Before continuing Hans asks listeners to take a moment and pray for Tom Griffith one of Cardinal's advisors and a regular guest on the show [... more]

In Mathew Jesus confronted the Pharisees and Sadducees when they tried to test Him saying that they knew how to interpret a red sky but couldn't interpret the signs of the times This week Hans and Robby talk about the fear and confusion of retirement taxes People tend to worry when their tax return is smaller than expected while in reality this is no cause for fear because the tax rates holistically have gone down It's important to know the difference between retirement policy and politics so you can plan financially and live well Hans recently participated in a webinar [... more]