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How to Take Advantage of 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions :usnews.com
The 401(k) Catch-Up Contribution Limit for 2019 WHEN YOU TURN 50, YOU become eligible to contribute more money to your 401(k) plan. The tax deduction you can claim on these catch-up contributions could save you over $1,000 on your annual tax bill. Here’s how to take advantage of 401(k) catch-up contributions: Workers can defer paying income tax on…
Read MoreWinning At Life: Social Security Quiz
Gregory Ricks gives James Parker a pop quiz that most people fail: How well do you know the basics of Social Security? Test your knowledge with this great video!
Read More7 retirement saving mistakes financial advisers see too often
Saving for retirement is confusing – it’s no surprise we make mistakes along the way. Luckily, there are strategies to get back on track. Below, financial planners share the most common mistakes, and how they help their clients recover. 1. Failing to create a plan A retirement plan is one of the best ways to…
Read MoreHow to Take Advantage of Tax Reform Before Year's End
by: Jude Heath CPA 6 tax savings ideas to consider before year’s end 1. Pay your 2018 property taxes early If your state and local taxes will be greater than $10,000, pay the excess by December 31st, leaving $10,000 to deduct in 2018. 2. Make an extra mortgage payment Make your January mortgage payment in…
Read MoreWinning at Life: Gary in Gautier: What's your thoughts on day trading?
Gary leaves a question for Gregory Ricks on the Winning at Life app asking for his thoughts on how to get started day trading. Gregory explains why he’s not a big fan of day trading, and warns about the pitfalls.
Read MoreThe Ricks Report – October 30, 2017
The Ricks Report October 30, 2017 Numbers of $ignificance START SAVING NOW – A child born in 2017 that begins kindergarten in the fall of 2022 would attend college between the years of 2035 and 2039. If that child attended an average public in-state 4-year college and if the annual price increases for public colleges…
Read MoreAre You Over 70.5 Years Old and Still Working? Understand Your Options With RMDs: This Week’s Q&A
This week’s Slott Report Mailbag examines RMDs when you are still working past 70.5 years old and inheriting multiple IRAs. As always, we recommend you work with a competent, educated financial advisor to keep your retirement nest egg safe and secure. You can find one in your area here. Question: I have read some of your…
Read MoreA Tale of 3 Cousins and Their Inherited 401(k) Plans
This is the story of Al, Bob and Carl. Each cousin is the non-spouse beneficiary of his father’s 401(k) plan. Their fathers worked together at the local automotive factory for their entire lives and were all covered by the same plan. The default distribution option in the plan for non-spouse beneficiaries is a five-year payout.…
Read More7 Things Your IRA Custodian Won't Tell You
It is important to know what your IRA custodian will tell you and what they will not or cannot tell you. The I in IRA stands for individual and many times it is up to the individual to know things or keep track of them. 1. 60-Day Rollovers – An IRA custodian will not remind…
Read MoreWinning at Life: What If I Win the Lottery?
The largest single Powerball winner was on TV today, and Gregory explains how this is a bad sign that she’s getting off to a bad start. What SHOULD you do if you win the lottery (or otherwise come into a big pile of money)?
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