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Using an IRA to fund an HSA
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2018
Using an IRA to fund an HSA

A qualified HSA funding distribution gives clients a one-time chance for a tax-free distribution of funds from an individual retirement account.

The Trump family used this strategy to save on taxes
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2018
The Trump family used this strategy to save on taxes

A type of trust known as a GRAT reportedly helped the Trumps save hundreds of millions of dollars in gift and estate taxes

Super-rich are piling up wealth in black-box charities
RETIREMENT TAX OCT 03, 2018
Super-rich are piling up wealth in black-box charities

Money flowing into donor-advised funds far outstrips grants being made from the funds.

Mary Beth Franklin: Slowing drug costs temper health care inflation
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2018
Mary Beth Franklin: Slowing drug costs temper health care inflation

But medical expenses will consume a growing portion of retirement budgets.

The Trump family used this strategy to save on taxes
RETIREMENT TAX OCT 03, 2018
The Trump family used this strategy to save on taxes

Type of trust known as a GRAT reportedly helped the Trumps save hundreds of millions of dollars in gift and estate taxes.

Wining and dining are still tax-deductible, says IRS
RETIREMENT TAX OCT 03, 2018
Wining and dining are still tax-deductible, says IRS

Companies can still deduct 50% of meals while entertaining clients and customers.

Mary Beth Franklin: Ways to modernize Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2018
Mary Beth Franklin: Ways to modernize Social Security benefits

Options include boosting benefits for widows and the poor at the expense of high earners.

Estate and tax experts weigh in on Trump report
RETIREMENT TAX OCT 03, 2018
Estate and tax experts weigh in on Trump report

Some say the methods used to avoid taxes were egregious, others maintain they are common practice.

House approves retirement-savings bill that eases use of annuities in workplace plans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2018
House approves retirement-savings bill that eases use of annuities in workplace plans

Supporters hope Senate will move similar legislation to increase chances in lame-duck session

New Jersey sets up rules to work around SALT deductions cap
RETIREMENT TAX SEP 25, 2018
New Jersey sets up rules to work around SALT deductions cap

Property owners may receive tax credit of up to 90% on contributions to local funds.

Insurance executives push House to add annuity provision to tax reform bill
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2018
Insurance executives push House to add annuity provision to tax reform bill

Insurance executives back measure making it easier to add lifetime income features to workplace savings plans.

Determining if a message from Social Security is a scam
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2018
Determining if a message from Social Security is a scam

Hint: Pay attention to emails, ignore phone calls.

Lawmakers want to reform rules around RMDs
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2018
Lawmakers want to reform rules around RMDs

One measure would scrap the "stretch IRA," which has helped financial advisers preserve retirement wealth passed on to heirs.

House committee passes open MEP bill
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 14, 2018
House committee passes open MEP bill

Insurance groups say the measure, which now heads to the full chamber for a vote, doesn't go far enough.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 14, 2018
2019 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment now expected to be 2.8 percent

Slightly lower estimate would still be the largest cost-of-living increase since 2012.

Inaccurate info from Social Security Administration poses a challenge for widows
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2018
Inaccurate info from Social Security Administration poses a challenge for widows

Stresses of losing a spouse include steep decline in household income for many, according to a survey.

Inaccurate info from Social Security Administration a challenge for widows
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2018
Inaccurate info from Social Security Administration a challenge for widows

Stresses of losing spouse include steep decline in household income for many, according to a survey.

Claiming Social Security early has lasting impact on survivors
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 07, 2018
Claiming Social Security early has lasting impact on survivors

Rushing to take benefits in response to illness may not be the best move.

Alternative minimum tax is a casualty of tax reform nobody will miss
RETIREMENT OPINION SEP 07, 2018
Alternative minimum tax is a casualty of tax reform nobody will miss

Last year's overhaul is expected to slash the number of taxpayers subject to the AMT.

Last chance to undo a Roth conversion
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 07, 2018
Last chance to undo a Roth conversion

Countdown to the Oct. 15 deadline for recharacterizing 2017 Roth conversions.