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Can You Use HSA for Health Insurance Premiums After Retirement?
A health savings account (HSA) can support your retirement plan through tax-deductible contributions, tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals for qualified…
Inherited Non-Qualified Stretch Annuities: Rules and Taxes
An inherited non-qualified stretch annuity pays out over many years instead of all at once. Only the earnings in each…
Medicare vs. Obamacare: Costs, Benefits and Enrollment
When comparing Medicare and Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare) coverage, it helps to look at how each program works,…
I’m 63 With $700k in an IRA. Should I Convert $70k per Year to Avoid RMDs and Taxes in Retirement?
You can make a Roth IRA conversion at any time, as long as you have money in a qualifying pre-tax…
What Is a Stretch Annuity and How Does It Work?
A stretch annuity lets a beneficiary receive inherited annuity payments over an extended period rather than all at once. Spreading…
What Is a Non-Qualified Stretch Annuity?
A non-qualified stretch annuity extends the payout of an inherited annuity over time, rather than receiving the full amount in…
How to Build a Roth IRA Portfolio for Long-Term Growth
A Roth IRA is a tax-advantaged retirement account many people use to build long-term savings, but its rules and benefits…
When I Claim My $3,200 Social Security, Will My Wife Automatically Get a Spousal Benefit?
Spousal benefits are Social Security payments based on a spouse’s lifetime earnings record, and a spouse may receive up to…
What Is the Tax Rate on 401(k) Withdrawals After Age 65?
Reaching age 65 doesn’t automatically change how the IRS taxes your 401(k) withdrawals. Instead, it taxes distributions from a traditional…
Do 401(k) Loans Show Up on Your Credit Report?
A 401(k) loan does not appear on your credit report because it isn’t considered a loan from a third-party lender.…
