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Understanding spousal IRAs: A smart retirement strategy for couples
Retirement planning is essential for all families, but it can be especially critical for couples where one spouse earns little to no income. In such...
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 Maurice La Verdure:  Aug 5, 2025 5:11:43 PM
                    
                    Maurice La Verdure:  Aug 5, 2025 5:11:43 PM
                  Retirement planning is essential for all families, but it can be especially critical for couples where one spouse earns little to no income. In such...
 
                  
                
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 Maurice La Verdure:  Jul 9, 2025 9:58:12 AM
                    
                    Maurice La Verdure:  Jul 9, 2025 9:58:12 AM
                  When many small to midsize businesses are ready to sponsor a qualified retirement plan, they encounter a common obstacle: complex administrative...
 
                  
                
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 Scott Henvey:  Jul 9, 2025 9:55:05 AM
                    
                    Scott Henvey:  Jul 9, 2025 9:55:05 AM
                  Retirement planning is essential for all families, but it can be especially critical for couples where one spouse earns little to no income. In such...
 
                  
                
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 Scott Henvey:  May 8, 2025 12:03:57 PM
                    
                    Scott Henvey:  May 8, 2025 12:03:57 PM
                  Suppose you’re thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees. However, you’re concerned about the financial commitment...
 
                  
                
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 Scott Henvey:  Feb 4, 2025 10:13:04 AM
                    
                    Scott Henvey:  Feb 4, 2025 10:13:04 AM
                  Once you reach age 73, tax law requires you to begin taking withdrawals — called Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) — from your traditional IRA,...
 
                  
                
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 Scott Henvey:  Jan 13, 2025 8:24:27 AM
                    
                    Scott Henvey:  Jan 13, 2025 8:24:27 AM
                  Saving for retirement is a crucial financial goal and a 401(k) plan is one of the most effective tools for achieving it. If your employer offers a...
 
                  
                
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 Maurice La Verdure:  Dec 2, 2024 12:50:45 PM
                    
                    Maurice La Verdure:  Dec 2, 2024 12:50:45 PM
                  When start-ups launch, their focus is often on tightly controlling expenses. Most need to establish a brand and some semblance of stability before...
 
                  
                
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 Scott Henvey:  Nov 11, 2024 11:04:53 AM
                    
                    Scott Henvey:  Nov 11, 2024 11:04:53 AM
                  If you own a small business with no employees (other than your spouse) and want to set up a retirement plan, consider a solo 401(k) plan. This is...
 
                  
                
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 Maurice La Verdure:  Apr 16, 2024 3:58:31 PM
                    
                    Maurice La Verdure:  Apr 16, 2024 3:58:31 PM
                  If your business doesn’t already have a retirement plan, it might be a good time to take the plunge. Current retirement plan rules allow for...
 
                  
                
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 Maurice La Verdure:  Apr 16, 2024 3:48:46 PM
                    
                    Maurice La Verdure:  Apr 16, 2024 3:48:46 PM
                  If you have a tax-favored retirement account, including a traditional IRA, you’ll become exposed to the federal income tax required minimum...
 
                  
                
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 Scott Henvey:  Mar 7, 2024 8:56:50 AM
                    
                    Scott Henvey:  Mar 7, 2024 8:56:50 AM
                  Many small business owners run their companies as leanly as possible. This often means not offering what are considered standard fringe benefits for...
 
                  
                
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 Scott Henvey:  Feb 8, 2024 11:55:37 AM
                    
                    Scott Henvey:  Feb 8, 2024 11:55:37 AM
                  Although traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs have been around for decades, the rules involved have changed many times. The Secure 2.0 law, which was...
 
                  
                
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 Maurice La Verdure:  Dec 19, 2023 11:51:56 AM
                    
                    Maurice La Verdure:  Dec 19, 2023 11:51:56 AM
                  The job market remains relatively tight for businesses looking to fill open positions or simply add top talent when the fit is right. That means it’s...