A new bill has resulted in many changes to retirement planning. RMD ages are changing, 529 accounts may not be rolled into Roth IRAs, you may be required to... Read More
Non-deductible IRA contributions are a common option for savers to get more money into retirement accounts. While saving into an IRA is certainly never a bad idea, we find... Read More
Life insurance is an important part of any financial plan. But, just because a specific insurance policy was right for you in the past does not mean it still... Read More
An Iowa 529 college savings account is usually the best way to save for future education expenses for you, a child, or a grandchild. Iowa offers 2 different 529... Read More
Although many of the complicated strategies around Social Security regarding spousal benefits have been eliminated, there are still options to consider regarding when to begin your, or your spousal,... Read More
IRMAA, or Medicare's Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount is an extra fee that is added to your monthly Medicare premium. What is the calculation for IRMAA surcharge and how can... 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
In March of 2022, new Iowa tax reform was signed into law that will do away with Iowa’s complex income tax brackets and apply a flat tax. In addition... Read More
There are a number of valuable items you can review on your tax return to reduce how much tax you are paying when retired: Read More
Today’s environment of rising interest rates and inflation has made for a very volatile period for your bond investments. What has typically been the safe, boring part of your... Read More
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