There are several types of retirement accounts that you can use to save for retirement, each with its own set of rules and tax benefits.
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Schedule a Free Financial Assessment with an experienced professional: https://bit.ly/YMYWassessC Today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 590, Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball for...
This week Roger talks about one of the biggest challenges retirees face today: information overload. He explains why more information doesn't always lead to better decisions and why building a great r...
I love investing in private real estate debt funds. But lately, figuring out which accounts to put those funds into has been a struggle. The post Issues with Private Real Estate Debt (Credit) Funds in...
This week Roger explores the idea of "digging where your feet are" and how focusing on what you can do today can reduce anxiety about the future and regret about the past. In the Retirement Toolkit, h...
After working for 27 years for the same organization, I found out in late April that my job was being eliminated as of July 1st (a story for another post) I am 64, divorced with two grown children. My...
Here's a dispatch from the USA Today personal finance beat: Do you need to amass a specific sum of savings to retire comfortably? Northwestern Mutual now puts the retirement "magic number" at $1.46 mi...
I retired from full time work with a pension that pays most of my expenses, including healthcare. I also have some part time work. If I have extra money at the end of the year from this work, should I...
What is the down-side, if any of having all your retirement accounts in one place, like Fidelity or Vanguard? I have a few rollover 401ks, a Roth and a traditional IRA scattered about. I'm thinking in...
Financial Assessment (Meet with an experienced professional): https://bit.ly/PureFreeAssessment 11 rapid-fire spitballs today from Joe Anderson, CFP®, and Big Al Clopine, CPA, on Your Money, Your Weal...
Most people spend decades preparing financially for retirement. They contribute to retirement accounts, pay down debt, evaluate Social Security strategies, and work with advisors to make sure their sa...
Schedule a Free Financial Assessment with an experienced professional: https://bit.ly/PureFreeAssessment Heidi from the Space Coast of Florida found a money-saving tidbit in a past episode that comple...
A few days ago, I learned that there is a regulation that the federal government is proposing that would allow private equity companies to access funds in retirement accounts. Public comment on the pr...
AI and cyber threats to brokerages are growing. Will keeping your retirement funds in two or more institutions lessen your risk of getting wiped out?
When you're standing at a major financial crossroads, the timing of your decisions can mean the difference between success and failure. Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball on the "when...
Lucky Lou is 48, burned out and wants to punch at 50. How should he bridge the gap before pensions and Social Security? Joe Anderson, CFP®, and Big Al Clopine, CPA walk through the Rule of 55, 72(t)s,...
Today on Your Money, Your Wealth podcast 562 (an encore of episode 513), Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball for YMYW listeners in their 40s who are ready to call it quits at work, bec...
I don't really want to go back to work yet. But there is a contractual position - if I take it and succeed for 3 to 6 months, we can boost our retirement finances substantially. However, I have anxiet...
Most physicians spend their peak earning years maxing out pre-tax retirement accounts, reducing taxable income, and deferring the tax bill ... Read more
Trump’s proposed retirement accounts add to Social Security rather than divert payroll taxes. This piece explains the additive design and why it matters.
I have enough money in my retirement accounts and 401ks I think for the rest of my life. My question is this should I take the lump sum for the pension or monthly payments. There is no Cola. My inclin...
My IRA balance is constantly variable. It’s not the same today as it was last week, last month, last year. I see rules like the 4% rule and other calculations based on account balance used as a guide ...
Some advocates argue that Trump Accounts could pave the way for private Social Security funds.
A mega backdoor Roth IRA allows high-income earners to potentially move tens of thousands of dollars into a tax-free retirement account. This is how it works.
Trump accounts are additions to Social Security, not privatization. Unions have always demanded a hybrid retirement system. The RSAA creates the universal hybrid.
A win for private equity. A loss for our retirement assets.
Hello. I (59F) have been trying to plan to retire early-ish for years. I would like to very much soon. I have tried to make my plans generally as fitting the circumstance at the time only to have the ...
The Labor Department issued new rules about automatically enrolling workers in retirement accounts.
An early retirement account withdrawal often triggers taxes and penalties.
President Obama will propose new 401(k) and IRA rules in his 2017 budget.
More Americans are taking hardship withdrawals from workplace retirement accounts, prompted by rising costs — and looser rules.
[Long] This might be one of those “Shut up, good problem to have” things, but I honestly don’t have a grip on it. I’ve been retired for 2.5 years and in 6 months, I’ll claim Social Security when I hit...
Tuesday, March 31 - Monday, April 06, 2026 Most Commented score comments title & link 182 128 comments Small adventures on the cheaper side 377 79 comments I've Been Retired For Three Years. It's Time...
In this episode of the Retirement Answer Man, Roger Whitney explores the critical decision of when to claim Social Security benefits, weighing the pros and cons of taking them early versus delaying. T...
Tuesday, March 24 - Monday, March 30, 2026 Top Comments score comment 28 /u/Beginning_Lifeguard7 said I retired 6 years ago at 60. I’ve always said there are two birthdays that count 21 so you can dri...
First of all, I was very happy to find this subReddit last year, it has been a very helpful and comforting place as I planned (and re-planned) my own retirement. My last day will be end of June, I tol...
The contribution order for retirement accounts can affect how much your money compounds tax-free. Here’s how to prioritize for tax efficiency. The post The Retirement Account Contribution Order: Get M...
Explore how meaningful travel experiences, storytelling, and thoughtful planning can enhance your retirement journey. In this episode, Roger answers listener questions on managing retirement accounts,...
You don't need to be the smartest doctor in the room to understand how to get more into your retirement accounts. But I'll explain it anyway. The post How to Get More Money in Your Retirement Accounts...
F67, M72. We get about income of 5500 a month spend about 4,000 a month and have $1500 left over, Next year that we will pay off our last debt and will have another $500 available. We have rebuilt our...
"Carl and Jane" have eight million bucks, and their advisor is suggesting a 130/30 long-short investing strategy. Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball on whether this is a smart tax mov...
From opening stealth retirement accounts to strategic charitable giving, there are plenty of ways you can cut your taxes every year, and they're perfectly legit.
Can I (61F) defer taking payments from my retirement account when I retire at 65 and start withdrawing when I hit 70? Hubby (76M) has been retired since 65. He wants me to go out sooner but I just can...
President Trump announces a federal retirement savings plan with a $1,000 match. Will it close the coverage gap?
President Donald Trump unveiled a federal plan offering government-backed retirement accounts with a $1,000 annual match for workers without employer-sponsored plans.
Does offering private capital in 401(k)s represent an exciting new investment opportunity for "the little guy," or an opaque and expensive Wall Street product?
Gary Zimmerman of Max® explains how to utilize your cash asset in retirement. Cash is one of the most overlooked assets in retirement. Here’s how retirees can earn thousands more in interest while kee...
Jeremy Keil explains the 5 steps you can take if you are planning to retire in 2026 or 2027. If you’ve been planning to retire in 2026 or 2027, it might feel like you still have plenty of time. But in...
My retirement account has always been unmanaged, but I rebalanced regularly. I'm considering changing it to a managed account now. I kinda like the idea of it having eyes on it and making changes. Of ...
Most people have no idea they’re leaving money on the table, especially when it comes to old pensions, forgotten retirement accounts, and benefits from jobs they held years ago.
Americans increasingly use 401(k)s as emergency funds, not retirement savings, exposing flaws in U.S. retirement policy and deepening insecurity.