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Posts Tagged ‘Beneficiary’
4 Reasons to do a Roth Conversion
A Roth Conversion is when funds are taken out of an IRA and converted into a Roth IRA. This conversion results in taxable income. Here are 4 Reasons to do a Roth Conversion:
How to Double Your Estate Tax Exclusion by Using a Credit Shelter Trust
For 2011 and 2012, the federal estate tax exclusion is $5 million. For taxable estates in excess of $5 million, the highest federal tax rate is 35%. If there are no changes to the law, the federal estate tax exclusion will decline back to $1 million in 2013 and the highest federal estate tax bracket will be 55%.
The Last Tax Cut
The Obama administration is exploring a temporary tax cut for employers on their payroll tax obligations.
How to Plan for College Using The 529 Plan
Next to saving for retirement, your biggest financial challenge is probably saving for your child’s college education. College costs have skyrocketed! People wonder how they will afford the cost of a college education in the future. A 529 College Savings Plan is a very simple way to save money for your child’s college education. The benefits are tremendous. Here are some highlights of the plan:
The Importance of Beneficiary Designations
When was the last time you checked your beneficiary designations for your retirement accounts that were established years ago? Beneficiaries are the individuals or entities (such as a charity) that you name to receive these assets upon your death. You may find that your designated beneficiary is not who or what you think it should be, especially if you have divorced, remarried or had children since your retirement plan … Continue reading »
