2023 RMD Rules and Tips
As we approach the end of 2023, we may be distracted by other events. Kids and grandkids returning to school, preparing the house and yard for winter, thinking ahead to...
October Top 10 IRA Deadlines
Being three-quarters of the way into 2023, the 2022 tax year may be out of mind for many people – but for self-directed IRA owners, October brings many last-chance deadlines...
Utilizing Retirement Savings and Tax Strategies for College Expenses
A four-year college degree may not be right for everyone, but studies show that it can pay off. In 2021, women aged 25-34 with at least a bachelor’s degree earned...
Legislative Changes Impacting Missed RMDs
If you fail to take a required minimum distribution (RMD) from your self-directed IRA, you’ll owe an excess accumulation tax to the IRS. This includes IRA owners age 70½, 72,...
Is A Roth Conversion Right For You?
The contributions you make to IRAs and workplace retirement plans generally reduce your taxable income for the year of contribution and stay tax-deferred until you withdraw them. While you’re enjoying...
The Basics of UBTI/UDFI
Not having to pay taxes on investment growth is one of the hallmark benefits of using an IRA to save for retirement vs. using a taxable account. As with most...
