Before we get to why I believe that we should finally put an end to the outdated and unnecessary Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rule, it is important to see how we got here. In 1986, as the popularity of the use of IRAs, 401(k)s and rollover IRAs grew, Congress began to become worried that these […]
Last week Brown University announced they would be offering an early retirement package to some of their staff. Dubbed the “Staff Voluntary Retirement Program”, Brown is clearly hoping to reduce payroll during a challenging time due to COVID. Brown University is the #8 employer in the state, so this could potentially affect a lot of […]
The relief bill known as the CARES Act was signed into law on Friday, March 27, 2020. It is designed to serve as a bridge between the time the US economy decelerates in response to Covid-19 and the time the economy is back up and running. Provisions of the CARES Act support a wide range […]
New year, new budget! The holidays are over, the new year has arrived, and we’ve begun a new year to meet your financial goals. Don’t let unexpected expenses derail your plans for the new year. The start of a new year is the perfect time to clear off your kitchen table and take an in-depth […]
Over the summer I wrote a blog about how the Senate and the House were independently working to change the timing of when retirees would need to start taking their Required Minimum Distributions (RMD). Over the last few weeks there’s been some news, so I thought an update was due. Secure Act Update As a […]
Over the summer there was an interesting IRS ruling that was spurred by a single company trying to provide a unique perk to their employees. Record low unemployment has resulted in a challenge for companies to find and keep qualified candidates, especially recent graduates. In an effort to attract and retain these folks, one company […]
As the calendar turns to 2014, many folks use the month of January to review their retirement balances and see how their accounts have grown. Whether it’s the cold weather that makes people pay more attention or a derivative of a new year’s…
I’m creeping close to the big 5-0. Many say it’s one of the milestone moments and if you’re lucky it is sometimes accompanied by a grander than usual birthday celebration. Yes, you also get the often joked about AARP card. Sounds exciting right? Well, I found something even better to mark my 50th birthday. Are […]
There comes a time in all of our lives, when we realize we have to grow up. My wife and I are starting to plan for a family, and the days seem to be numbered for my beloved 2003 Jeep Wrangler with over 150,000 miles on it. It still runs great and gets me where […]
Last week, one of the most popular articles seen on a variety of investing and financial websites was built around a pithy quote from Jack Bogle, the founder of Vanguard, and his “Surprising Retirement Advice.” The crux of the article (http://time.com/money/3983178/vanguard-founder-jack-bogle-retirement-advice/) is that as investors are saving for retirement, he believes you should resist the […]
