
Reporting a Recharacterization
While the ability to recharacterize Roth conversions was eliminated years ago, Roth contributions can still be reversed.
While the ability to recharacterize Roth conversions was eliminated years ago, Roth contributions can still be reversed.
Which one should you contribute to? It turns out that each option has its own advantages.
Trump Accounts now join the ranks of the many ways Americans can save using individual accounts.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed into law on July 4, 2025, includes a new savings vehicle for children called “Trump accounts.”
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA). What does it mean for your retirement account?
There is no “SECURE 3.0” in this legislation. It does NOT contain any changes DIRECTLY related to IRA or retirement plan rules.
Plan loans are generally limited to the lesser of 50% of your vested account balance, or $50,000. Your employer can allow an exception to this rule.
When retirement account funds are on the move, things do not always go as planned.
When there is a mix of pre- and after-tax dollars, you cannot withdraw (or convert) just the non-deductible funds and pay no tax.
If you’re in a 457(b) plan and are nearing retirement, there's an often-overlooked rule that could allow you to defer twice the usual annual elective deferral limit three years before retirement.
If you are among the growing number of savers choosing to use Roth accounts for retirement savings, you may have questions when it comes to moving your money.
You are not alone if you have concerns that your IRA or workplace plan savings could be lost if you are forced to declare bankruptcy or wind up on the losing end of a civil lawsuit.