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Is Your Retirement Plan Compliant? RMDs, Attribution Rules, and Plan Amendments

  Notice 2025-60: Is Your Retirement Plan Ready for the 2025 Required Amendments? Keeping up with IRS regulations can feel like a full-time job in itself. This guide breaks down the latest Required Amendments List (RA List) to help you navigate deadlines and ensure your 401(a) or 403(b) plan remains compliant without the stress. Have…

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Trump Accounts Explained: A New Way to Save for Your Kids 💰

  New Savings Opportunity for Kids? Discover how “Trump Accounts” (Section 530A) work, from the $1,000 government contribution to tax-free employer matches, and how you can start one for your child. Let’s be real for a second—saving for our kids’ future is one of those things we know we should do, but it can feel…

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529 College Savings vs FAFSA: How to Solve the Complexities

  Worried your retirement savings will hurt your child’s financial aid? You’re not alone. We break down the FAFSA rules, the 529 plan dilemma, and the new game-changing law that could be the solution you’ve been looking for. Let’s talk about something that causes a *ton* of stress for parents. It’s that constant financial tug…

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Annuity Proposals Explained: 4% Rule vs. a 7% Lifetime Guarantee

  Confused by annuity proposals? This guide breaks down the “magic number” that powers your guaranteed retirement paycheck, using a real $100k example. Let’s be honest, for most of us, seeing an “annuity proposal” is about as exciting as reading a car’s engine manual. It’s filled with jargon, confusing tables, and numbers that don’t always…

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Do Retirees Need to File Taxes? The Surprising Answer You Need to Know

  Do retirees need to file taxes? You’ve worked your whole life, and now you’re wondering if you can finally ditch the tax paperwork. We’re breaking down the rules and the expert advice you can’t afford to ignore. Ah, retirement! The golden years, filled with travel, hobbies, and family… and hopefully, a lot less paperwork….

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Everything about small business retirement plans – solo 401(k), SEP, SIMPLE

  Finding the Best Small Business Retirement Plan? As a business owner, are you maximizing your retirement savings *and* tax deductions? This guide breaks down the Solo 401(k), SEP IRA, and SIMPLE IRA to help you choose the perfect fit.   If you’re a business owner, you are a master of the hustle. You build,…

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U.S. Living Trust: The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding Probate in 2026

  Want to Protect Your U.S. Assets? This guide reveals the legal “landmine” many families face and how a simple document, the Living Trust, can help you avoid it. If you own any assets in the United States—a home, a business, or even just a bank account—you’re sitting on what could be a legal landmine…

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The Real Reason Why 401(k) Offers Powerful Tax-Saving Benefits, Even Though You Pay Taxes Later

  Is Your 401(k) a Scam? We’re tackling the big doubt: “Why save now just to pay huge taxes later?” Discover the three powerful reasons why tax deferral is one of the greatest wealth-building tools you have.   Let’s talk about something that I’m sure has crossed your mind. You’re doing the right thing, diligently…