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Is It Wise to Convert 20% of My 401(k) into a Roth IRA Each Year to Avoid Taxes and RMDs?
With retirement planning and taxes, there are often two ways to look at a question: First, can you do something, and then, should you do it?
Read MoreIs credit card debt forgiveness easy to qualify for?
If you have mounting credit card debt, you’re not alone. The average United States household owes some $7,951 to credit card companies. Of course, with that being the average, some borrowers will owe significantly more than that number while some borrowers owe significantly less.
Read MoreThe Wealth Paradox: Why Some High-Income Earners Have Low Net Worth
High earnings provide the potential for high net worth, but they don’t guarantee it. Hence the existence of HENRYs, the embodiment of the wealth paradox. HENRY stands for “High Earners, Not Rich Yet.” Essentially, a HENRY is someone who is earning a high amount of discretionary income but is not managing it in a way that is focused on accumulating wealth, meaning they tend to spend more than they invest or save.
Read MoreHow To Unlock Higher Returns By Using No-Fee Indexed Annuities In Your Retirement Portfolio
Optimizing your investment portfolio in retirement has everything to do with achieving the right balance. Traditionally, balancing involved finding the right mix of stocks and bonds, with percentages shifting gradually as risk tolerance and time horizons evolved. But in today’s market, limiting a portfolio’s assets to stocks and bonds could mean limiting your earning potential.
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