Jamie Hopkins

Jamie Hopkins is a professor of tax at the American College’s Retirement Income Certified -Professional program. Follow him on Twitter @RetirementRisks.

Jamie Hopkins
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Where does the SECURE Act stand?
NEWS OPINION DEC 11, 2019
Where does the SECURE Act stand?

The measure, which seems to have stalled in the Senate, would eliminate stretch IRAs for some beneficiaries.

2 financial principles that show whether clients are ready to invest
NEWS OPINION NOV 13, 2019
2 financial principles that show whether clients are ready to invest

There are a couple of requirements clients should meet before they start picking stocks.

Retirement Planning with Annuities: 3 Key Benefits
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2019
Retirement Planning with Annuities: 3 Key Benefits

Research has shown FIAs can outperform bonds, making them a solid bond alternative.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2019
3 Advantages of Fixed Indexed Annuities

Research has shown FIAs can outperform bonds, making them a solid bond alternative.

Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?
NEWS OPINION OCT 16, 2019
Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?

FIA sales took off shortly after the demise of the DOL fiduciary rule.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 16, 2019
Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?

FIA sales took off shortly after the demise of the DOL fiduciary rule.

Three Roth conversion traps that should be avoided
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2019
Three Roth conversion traps that should be avoided

Advisers need to be aware of conversion rules so not to cause extra headaches.

Funding an HSA with an IRA
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2019
Funding an HSA with an IRA

Although the ability to move funds from an IRA to an HSA is limited, it can be a valuable way to deploy IRA funds.

The No. 1 thing holding advisers back from success
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 09, 2019
The No. 1 thing holding advisers back from success

Studies show that self-confidence goes hand in hand with being successful.

Can HSAs flip the script on retirement health care expenses?
NEWS OPINION AUG 28, 2019
Can HSAs flip the script on retirement health care expenses?

The accounts come with powerful tax advantages, but not many people use HSAs, and even fewer use them in the optimal manner.