Deciding whether to open an IRA or a Roth IRA is a major decision with potentially large financial consequences. Both forms of the IRA are great ways to save for retirement, although each offers different advantages and rules.
Deciding whether to open an IRA or a Roth IRA is a major decision with potentially large financial consequences. Both forms of the IRA are great ways to save for retirement, although each offers different advantages and rules.
Frequently, parents will be encouraged to give their home to their children so the government won’t take it to pay any nursing home bills. This is usually very bad advice. Why is this not an appropriate strategy?
With year-end near, many people are considering making their annual donations to their favorite charity. A tax smart way to do this is to gift appreciated assets.
Many have asked for guidance on how long you should retain your personal income tax records. These records may have to be produced if IRS (or a state or local taxing authority) was to audit your return or seek to…