Watch Out for These 2017 Tax Scams

Watch Out for These 2017 Tax Scams

Tax season is in full swing… and tax scams are everywhere. How can you can tell if a crook is claiming to be the I.R.S. in an effort to steal your money or personal information? Watch for these giveaways. The I.R.S. will never call you to demand immediate payment of...
The Many Benefits of a Roth IRA

The Many Benefits of a Roth IRA

Why do so many people choose it rather than a traditional IRA? The Roth IRA changed the whole retirement savings perspective. Since its introduction, it has become a fixture in many retirement planning strategies.    The key argument for going Roth can be summed up in...
Are You Insured?

Are You Insured?

Too many Americans have no life insurance. Their loved ones may pay dearly for that choice. According to a recent Bankrate survey, 42% of Americans have no life insurance at all. They may not know that life insurance coverage has become much more affordable than it...

April 18, 2017 Deadline for 2016 IRA Contributions

2016 may be over, but you can still make your 2016 IRA contribution! Your deadline is April 18, 2017.1 You can put up to $5,500 into your IRA for the year 2016. If you were 50 or older in 2016, the limit is $6,500. Those limits are for total IRA contributions – so if...

The Reasons for a Roth Solo 401(k)

Here is a way for a solopreneur to save much more for retirement. Self-employed? Seeking to ramp up your retirement savings? You should look at the potential of the Roth Solo 401(k). If you are a high-earning solopreneur, this savings vehicle may be a great choice...