Required Minimum Distributions: 6 FAQs You Need to Know to Avoid Costly Penalties

Required Minimum Distributions: 6 FAQs You Need to Know to Avoid Costly Penalties

Turning 73 soon? Here’s a wish no one makes when blowing out the candles on their cake: paying a 25% penalty on a portion of their hard-earned retirement accounts.

We can help you reduce the risk of this happening—no birthday wish required!

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Retirement Planning Is About Cash Flow, Not Account Balances

Retirement Planning Is About Cash Flow, Not Account Balances

Retirement does not operate on account balances; it runs on cash flow. Bills are paid monthly, groceries are bought weekly, and travel plans do not adjust themselves based on market performance. What ultimately matters is whether your financial plan produces reliable cash flow to support the life you want to live.

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Net Unrealized Appreciation: A Powerful but Underused Tax Strategy

Net Unrealized Appreciation: A Powerful but Underused Tax Strategy

For individuals who hold company stock inside a 401k or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, the IRS offers a little‑known tax break called Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA).

This strategy can significantly reduce taxes in retirement—if you know how and when to use it.

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