Do You Have Enough Saved to Retire?
“How much do I need to have saved to retire?” That’s the million-dollar question – or perhaps a two-million-dollar question now, thanks to inflation. Of course, what savers really want...
Hurricane Ian Resources
We at STRATA are saddened to hear about the tragic weather events taking place across the Southeastern U.S. and would like to extend a helping hand to those affected in...
SEP IRA Contribution Deadlines for 2022
If you have a SEP IRA, there are upcoming deadlines to be aware of. October 17, 2022, is the deadline to establish a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) retirement plan and...
October 2022 Deadlines for Self-Directed IRAs
In addition to pumpkins and trick-or-treats, October closes the window on the prior tax year for most filing purposes. October 15 is typically your last chance to file your tax...
Legislative Impacts on Roth IRA Conversions
Roth conversions have been a hot topic lately. Are they a tool for retirement income planning, or a tax revenue tool for Congress? As it turns out, they're both. Here...
Maximize Self-Directed IRA Tax Benefits for Your Clients
The U.S. tax code is complex to say the least. This complexity results in little-known rules that can trip up an uninformed investor, but also in some hidden exceptions that...