For most retirees, you won’t need to pay estimated income taxes. That’s one less thing to do each quarter! However, there are a few circumstances when paying estimated taxes in
A QLAC, or a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract, is a unique type of deferred income annuity that is popular for those looking to reduce their RMDs early on in retirement
As tax rates have declined, more and more baby boomers retire, and 401k balances have risen, many are taking the opportunity to convert their 401k and IRAs into Roths for retirement.
Here’s how to find out if Roth conversions are right for you.
If you have appreciated investments in a brokerage account, whether it be mutual funds, ETFs, or a concentrated individual stock position, you should know about an opportunity that exists within
Investing in municipal bonds is a topic we get asked about frequently. It is a topic that seems straightforward, but actually has some complicated features and calculations that we find
Inheriting an annuity can be a great windfall, but can also raise unexpected tax liabilities and administrative burdens to deal with. In this post we cover a few basics to
Donor Advised Funds are a simple, tax advantaged way to give to charity and get a tax deduction for giving money to charity. Here are a few important features and
A 457 retirement plan may be available to you if you work for a state or local government, or a non profit organization. You may have been notified if an
Qualified charitable distributions, or QCDs, are almost always the most tax efficient ways to give to charity. However, they are only available for those of a specific age, and with
Understanding how annuities are taxed, and specifically how they fit into a tax-efficient retirement withdrawal plan, is a common pain point with many people we talk to. The tax rules