Our clients are just getting used to the idea that they don’t need to start Required Minimum Withdrawals (RMDs) from their IRA and retirement accounts until age 72. And guess what? Congress is at it again. The powerful Ways and Means Committee in the House of Representatives is working on Secure 2.0 (full name – […]
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5 Things You Need to Know About RMDs for 2021
Summary If you are retired or nearing retirement, you’ve undoubtedly heard about required minimum distributions, which are the minimum amounts you must withdraw from your individual retirement account (IRA) and other retirement accounts, like your 401(k). It’s the government’s way of making you cash in a portion of your retirement savings each year, helping to […]
Reduced RMDs Coming Your Way … But Not Until 2022
Here’s some good news for people nearing or already in retirement! In the future, you will be required to take less money from your retirement plans, but the new rules won’t take effect until 2022. That’s right. Required Minimum Distributions (or RMDs) will be heading downward starting in 2022, as the IRS recognizes that longer life […]
Retirement Playbook: How Portfolios Can Bounce Back From Down Markets
It’s easy to get caught up in discouraging economic news, and lose sight of your long-term financial roadmap. That’s why Mari was glad to have a conversation with veteran financial journalist Gail MarksJarvis, writing for Barron’s, about how retirees can stay on track by taking positive steps to protect their portfolios in times of turbulent […]
Breaking News: IRA Withdrawals Are OPTIONAL For 2020
We’re calling clients to get the word out. Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), those IRA and retirement withdrawals you’re required to take once you turn age 72 (formerly 70½), are now optional for 2020. It’s the government’s way of letting your IRA and retirement accounts recover and catch their breath from the COVID-19 crisis. We discussed […]
2 Big Changes To IRAs You Need To Know About Right Now
You may have read that the SECURE Act made important changes to IRAs and other retirement accounts just a few days before year-end. But few people understand exactly how the changes will impact their IRA contributions and withdrawals in 2020, and which of those important changes take effect as of January 1, 2020. There’s a lot […]
BREAKING NEWS: Big IRA Overhaul Expected This Weekend
A major IRA, 401(k), and retirement overhaul is expected this weekend, catching almost everyone in the financial and retirement affairs community by surprise. After months of inaction, Washington insiders expect Congress to pass the long-delayed SECURE Act. Retirees could see a total revamp of IRA and Required Minimum Distributions rules, some positive, some definitely negative. […]
Changes To Your IRA On The Way? Not All Of Them Are Good
If it’s up to the Congress, there may be some major changes to your IRA before the end of the year. And not all the changes are good. The House has passed the SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act. It’s now up to the Senate to consider the bill, which has been […]
Today’s Savings Tidbit: On The Job After Age 70? You Can Still Do Wonders!
We have more than a few clients who are still on the job after age 70. Many of them are business owners, and they love what they do. Some intend to stick around until they ultimately sell the business or transition it to the next generation of owners. Most of these business pioneers are well […]
What to Do When You Don’t Need Your RMD
If you’ve got an IRA, you already know the drill. Once you reach age 70 ½, you have to start withdrawing money each year. It’s called your Required Minimum Distribution or RMD. (As a service for our clients, we calculate and oversee the distribution process to ensure they never get hit with those nasty 50% penalties […]
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About Mari Adam, CFP®
Mari Adam, Certified Financial Planner™ has helped hundreds of individuals and families build wealth and plan for a more secure financial future for over 30 years. Her advice has appeared in publications such as Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger’s, Money Magazine, Business Week, and CBS MarketWatch.
