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How Seniors Can Make Tax-Free Charitable Deductions (QCD's)

If you or your parents are at least 70 1/2 years old and make charitable gifts than this article could save you a lot of income taxes. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made a special gifting strategy especially attractive for seniors making charitable…
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Amazing Tax Saving Opportunity for Entrepreneurs!

The dream retirement plan (Solo 401k) for self-employed people! I set up my financial planning practice in Glen Ellyn back in 1996. One of my first concerns was how I would save for retirement as an entrepreneur.  At the time, the best plan…
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Roth Conversion Super Attractive Now For Many People

Roth conversion's are worth a close look now, especially after new tax law. Whether you are retired or not, this may be a great time to convert Traditional IRA (including those 401k rollovers) to Roth IRA's. Why now? The New Tax Law. These…
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Why Roth Conversion of Your IRA Makes Sense Now

  Roth Conversion is terrific idea this year for Retirees and Pre-Retirees: at most income tax brackets….. Paying tax now rather than later may make very good financial cents for you. Yes, this is contrary to normal income tax planning,…
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Fictitious Balance on Your 401k/IRA Account Statement

Your account balance carries a hidden surrender charge. Millions of working Americans contribute a percentage of their earnings to a 401k account while many also have IRA accounts, most of which were formerly 401k that were rolled over to…
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Your IRA or 401k Balance is Not all Your's

Your IRA or 401k is partially yours and partially the property of the IRS. Unfortunately, the IRS doesn't tell you what they get until you make a withdrawal. RETIREMENT PLAN REALITY CHECK IRA Balance               Marginal Tax Rates…