Choosing the right investment option in your Iowa 529 is one of the most important factors for the long term growth of your savings. Saving in an Iowa 529... Read More
Although often overshadowed by the higher federal tax rates, state income taxes can take a large bite out of earnings. Thankfully, there are a few options to reduce your... Read More
The IPERS pension system is a great option for many Iowa retirees. But there are some really important things to know about the payout options available for IPERS retirees... Read More
The last few weeks we have seen major headlines on student loans and the Inflation Reduction Act. We wanted to provide a short summary of these two items to... Read More
The best bond investment to reduce interest rates risk is defined maturity bond funds. The rise of interest rates has led to one of the more volatile times in... Read More
The TIAA traditional annuity is one of the investment options within your qualified retirement account at TIAA. For many employees it was your default investment option, so you may... Read More
The Net Investment Income Tax is an added tax that is charged on dividends, interest, and capital gains from your investments. It can also apply to many other forms... Read More
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are one of the best types of accounts for retirement. They have more potential tax advantages and flexibility than any other retirement account. For those... Read More
History has shown that stock market declines are a normal part of investing. But how do we know when a stock market decline is more mild and of little... Read More
I bonds have recently been a healthy alternative as a part of the diversification of your retirement portfolio. As the stock market has been very volatile, investors are... Read More
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