by Kenny | Jun 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
By Ian Berger, JD IRA Analyst Question: I am 66 and would like to convert one of my IRAs to a Roth, but I am not sure if any of my old IRA accounts have any after-tax contributions. I have no records, so I assume they are all pre-tax but I am not sure. If I convert...
by Kenny | Jun 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
By Andy Ives, CFP®, AIF® IRA Analyst Over the past couple of months I have been tasked with the unfortunate responsibility of helping my mother sort through her financial affairs after the death of her spouse. My dad passed in March, and it has been a steady stream of...
by Kenny | Jun 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Steep rises in energy, housing, food WASHINGTON — Inflation soared over the past year at its fastest pace in more than 40 years, with costs for food, gasoline, housing and other necessities squeezing American consumers and wiping out the pay raises that many people...
by Kenny | Jun 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
By Sarah Brenner Director of Retirement Education You may have heard how converting to a Roth IRA is a great move for younger people. This is no surprise. A younger person who converts has two big factors working in her favor. She may pay taxes on a smaller IRA...
by Kenny | Jun 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Weekly Market Commentary – 6/24/2022 -Darren Leavitt, CFA In a holiday-shortened week, financial markets bounced out of extreme oversold conditions. Mega-cap growth stocks outperformed value issues, mid-caps, and small caps. The Fed Chairman was on the hill in...
