Time Running Out to Do a Roth IRA Conversion in 2010
As we near the end of 2010, many people are wondering if a Roth IRA conversion is the right move for them. Why so much focus on Roth IRAs this year? The rules that determine who can convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA have been changed which will allow more people to convert to Roth IRAs. ...
Questions to Ask When Looking for a Financial Planner
Many people hire financial planners to help them meet their financial goals. Whether you are a beginner investor with very little experience or whether you have a good knowledge and understanding of financial planning topics, a financial planner can be a valuable asset when planning for your...
Time Running Out for 2009 RMD Relief
People who received unwanted RMDs in 2009 have just a few days left to roll those RMDs back into their IRAs, thus eliminating the tax bill from the original distribution. RMDs Suspended The Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 (WRERA) suspended required minimum distributions (RMDs)...
Unemployment Benefits To Be Extended
There’s at least a glimmer of hope for people who are currently unemployed. The Senate voted on Wednesday to extend unemployment benefits by up to 20 weeks for people currently collecting unemployment. Most states will receive a 14 week extension, but states with unemployment rates in excess of...
Reverse Mortgages – What Should You and Your Parents Know Before Applying?
The number of reverse mortgages backed by the government jumped nearly 20 percent in March and April (2009) alone from the same period in 2008. At a time when seniors have seen their retirement assets depleted by market losses, tapping home equity has been a safety net. But it can be a risky one....
Social Security COLA Could Be 0% For Next Few Years
In January of this year, people collecting Social Security retirement benefits received one of the highest cost of living adjustment (COLA) increases seen since the 1980s. Unfortunately, that increase may be the last one you see for a few years. If you are retired and receiving Social Security...