A $1.5 Million 401(K) Defer Strategy Extends RMDs
As SECURE 2.0 is fully in effect, a $1.5 million 401(K) can leverage a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract to lower ...
SECURE 2.0
This hub collects four SECURE 2.0 articles highlighting overlooked windows, costly moves, tax tradeoffs, and 2027 IRA matches. Learn practical strategies to boost retirement savings and minimize risk.
14 articles529-To-Roth Rollover: Turn $35,000 Into Tax-Free Retirement
A new law lets leftovers in a 529 college savings plan be moved into a Roth IRA for the beneficiary, up to $35,000, w...
Have a Large 401(K) Balance at 62? Start Roth Conversions
As the RMD age rises to 73, near-retirees with sizable pre-tax accounts are weighing Roth conversions now to reduce t...
Secure Forces High Earners Into Roth Catch-Ups in 2026
Starting in 2026, SECURE 2.0 requires older high earners to route catch-up contributions into Roth 401(k)s, removing ...
The $2.3 Million 401(k) Trap: Rethink Maxing Now
As tax rules tighten, savers with multi-million 401(k) balances face a trap: maxing pretax contributions could raise ...
Secure Changes Force High Earners to Rework 401(K) Strategy
New SECURE 2.0 provisions are upending traditional 401(K) maxing for high earners. The math now favors a mix of tax d...
McDonald Explains Higher Earners and Roth 401(k) Decisions
A fresh examination argues that high earners may favor traditional pre-tax employer matches over Roth options in peak...
Roth Headroom Opens for 67-Year-Old Solo 401(k) Holder
A late-stage planning window lets a 67-year-old solo 401(k) holder convert pre-tax balances to Roth, tapping substant...
QLAC Strategy That Defers $210K Past RMDs to Age 85
A newly expanded QLAC option defers $210,000 of a $1.8 million 401(k) from required minimum distributions until age 8...
QLAC Strategy That Lets a 70-Year-Old Defer RMDs
A practical look at how a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract can shrink current RMDs for a high‑net‑worth retiree a...
Starting in 2027 Government Will Match IRA Contributions
The Saver’s Match will begin in 2027, offering eligible workers a 50% government match up to $1,000 annually. Kipling...
Roth 401(K) Tax Trade-Off for 60-Year-Olds: Strategy
A 60-year-old weighs a five-year Roth 401(K) deferral shift, facing an upfront tax hit that could unlock six-figure t...