IRAs
Read about the latest individual retirement news and developments, including insights into successful IRA planning and IRA investment strategies.
12 U.S. Cities With the Highest Average Retirement Income
By Michael S. FischerThis SmartAsset ranking includes both Social Security benefits and assets from accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs.
April 24, 2025
Silver Lining Amid Market Turmoil? Company Stock DistributionsThe net unrealized appreciation strategy can make sense for clients anticipating lower tax rates down the road.
April 16, 2025
How to Take RMDs in a Down MarketIRA and 401(k) investors can't avoid withdrawals forever, but many can use a downturn to their advantage.
April 14, 2025
New Bill Allows Charitable IRA Rollovers to Donor-Advised FundsThe bill would help advisors and clients make better use of a "vastly underutilized" planning tool, analyst Jeff Bush says.
April 09, 2025
Debate: Was Ending RMDs on Roth 401(k)s a Bad Idea?The Secure 2.0 Act change aligned the accounts with Roth IRAs. But at what cost?
April 07, 2025
Why the Best Tariff Trade Might Be a Roth ConversionClients with tech stocks in their IRAs have an interesting opportunity now, Carson Group’s Debra Taylor says.
April 03, 2025
Did Raising the RMD Age Hurt Retirees?IRA and Roth 401(k) savers who aren't required to take distributions often don't, leading to potential underspending.
March 28, 2025
How to Talk With Clients About Saving for a DisabilityDevelopmental Disabilities Awareness Month is a reminder that many physical and mental disabilities are not visible.