Make These Smart EOY Moves NOW!
With 2022 rapidly coming to a close, there are things you can be doing right now to make smart moves with your money. Here are some strategies and tips to help you make great year end money moves.
2023 Contribution Limits Have Changed
With inflation taking a toll on everyone, it’s hard to find anything good about it. We finally have a silver lining! The 2023 retirement plan contribution limits have been announced and they have all gone up dramatically, in large part because of the inflationary effect. For those of you who are still working, this is a good opportunity to take advantage of your opportunity to save more money towards retirement as well as your health savings accounts.
What is a QLAC? How can it help me save money on taxes and make my money last longer?
A qualified longevity annuity contract, or QLAC is an annuity you purchase from an insurance company using money (from your IRA or other qualified retirement plan such as a 401(k). A QLAC provides guaranteed monthly payments until death and avoids the volatility in the stock market. So long as the QLAC follows the IRS rules, it is exempt from the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rules until income stream begins. Purchasing a QLAC lowers your RMD’s which must begin at age 72 and reduces your tax bill in the years prior to the commencement of annuity payments from the QLAC.
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment is Here
For those of you who are on Medicare it’s that time of year again. Medicare open enrollment occurs annually from October 15th through December 7th, for a January 1, 2023, effective date. Fall Open Enrollment is the time of year when you can change your Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. During this time, you can make changes to your coverage without penalty including enrolling in, changing, or dropping a Medicare Advantage plan or Part D prescription drug plan. You can also choose to keep your current coverage.
What the Inflation Act Means For You?
This article details the top three provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act that the average American will benefit from the most.
Should I Reduce Risk in my investment portfolio now?
With the recent market volatility and the seemingly endless stream of bad news, you may be wondering if this is a good time to reduce risk in your investment portfolio. The Federal Reserve announced last week that they remain committed to increasing interest rates as long as it takes to get inflation under control. The market reacted poorly to that news. You may be wanting to reduce risk in your portfolio.