5 Financial Actions to Consider at Year-End – 2020 version
What 5 things should you be thinking about at the end of the year when it comes to your finances? 1. Review your personal budget and...
What 5 things should you be thinking about at the end of the year when it comes to your finances? 1. Review your personal budget and...
Nicholas Scheibner is quoted on this topic in two separate articles in NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, originally published on June 1, 2020 and July 6, 2020. Can you borrow from your Social Security? Can I get my spouses’ Social Security when they pass away? Even from my ex-spouse?
Nicholas Scheibner is quoted on this topic in two separate articles in NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, originally published on March 4, 2020 and March 23, 2020. There are some things to keep in mind regarding the SECURE Act rules for inherited IRA beneficiaries and the 10-year distribution window:
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a $2 Trillion economic stimulus package from the U.S. Government. It addresses the economic impacts of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, providing help for both individuals and businesses. The CARES Act provides:
If you are like many working Americans, you are in the middle stages of your journey towards financial independence. This is the time to redefine your financial path to ensure the steps you are taking are leading towards your desired destination. Although you may have several more years to go, it's time to begin coming up with specific and measurable retirement goals.
Nicholas Scheibner is quoted on this topic in an article in NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, originally published on January 30, 2020. The SECURE Act changes the rules for workers who are over age 70 ½. If you have earned income, you can contribute to your IRA at any age.
As part of Congress’ year-end budget deal, the SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) has been signed into law. The SECURE Act includes many changes that will affect retirement accounts starting in 2020. Below is a summary of some of the major changes:
What is the best age to file for your Social Security? There are many factors to consider when planning to maximize your benefit, including your specific situation. Watch our 2 1/2 -minute video to learn more about what factors to consider.
Medicare is health insurance for individuals who are 65 and older, under 65 with certain disabilities, or those who have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). The 2020 Medicare annual enrollment period begins Oct. 15, 2019, and runs through December 7, 2019. You can change your Medicare Advantage and Part D plans without special enrollment requirements.
There are important questions at certain ages that you should keep in mind on your journey. Your options for Retirement and Financial Planning need to be given very serious thought and examination. You need to identify your goals, explore your options, and test for the unexpected.
The penalty for not taking one’s Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from an IRA, according to the IRS, can be 50% of the amount that was not distributed. For example, if one is required to take $1,000 of RMD this year, failing to do so may cause a $500 tax bill.
If you began taking Social Security before full-retirement age and are looking to postpone payments until a later time, there is a solution: the 1-year payback rule.