IRAs
Read about the latest individual retirement news and developments, including insights into successful IRA planning and IRA investment strategies.
Rule of 55 vs. Section 72(t): Which Is Better for Early Withdrawals?
By Lloyd LoftonYour client may not know that they can tap retirement accounts early without penalty. But should they?
February 03, 2023
Secure 2.0 Adds RMD Flexibility for Surviving SpousesNew rules for the treatment of a deceased spouse's IRA offer some potentially beneficial planning options.
February 02, 2023
How Early 401(k) Withdrawal Penalties Punish the Most VulnerableStiff penalties for early retirement account withdrawals often drive people towards alternatives such as high-interest credit card debt.
February 01, 2023
Secure 2.0 Makes QLACs More AppealingSecure Act 2.0 has expanded the rules governing these types of longevity annuity contracts.
January 31, 2023
The Big Reasons IRAs Might See Outflows in 2023The retirement planning industry has reached an inflection point, says Brian Severin of Mutual of America.
January 30, 2023
Ed Slott: 529-to-Roth IRA Rollover Is No Planning Panacea"I think advisors got the wrong idea" about this Secure 2.0 Act provision, Slott tells ThinkAdvisor.
January 27, 2023
Slott, Levine: 7 Useful Facts About Tax Diversification and RetirementIt's a simple concept, but putting it into practice is anything but, Ed Slott and Jeff Levine say.
January 27, 2023
Secure 2.0: How to Use New RMD, Roth Account Rules in Client PlansSecure 2.0 created planning options for you and your clients, provided you know when to use them.