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Remembering The 2008 Crash as an Investor
on April 27, 2020
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I knew the market was going down, but I accidentally took Bogle’s advice and didn’t peek at my own accounts.
How to Calculate Your Roth Contribution Phase-Out and What To Do With It
on April 24, 2020
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What can you do when you are in the middle of the Roth IRA contribution phaseout range?
#TBT Safety Second
on April 23, 2020
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In 2013, we went whitewater rafting on the American River in California. Our guide’s speech inspired this powerful thought piece about disaster recovery that has a message for today.
What Happens to Your College Savings Plan When You Receive a Scholarship?
on April 21, 2020
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What will happen to all the money I have saved for her college expenses now that she doesn’t need it?
Should The Welfare Hypocrisy Critique Keep Me From My Tax Credit?
on April 20, 2020
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Pagans accept Christmas presents. Self-estranged children accept inheritance. Libertarians accept tax credits.
Q&A: Should I Contribute to My Roth 401(k) During a Bear Market?
on April 17, 2020
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Nothing changes during a Bear Market when it comes to where you should save and invest.
#TBT Lessons from the Crash of 2007-2008
on April 16, 2020
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Think we’re headed to another financial crash? Take a minute to learn from our last one.
How to Use Your 401(k) to Convert Only Your IRA’s Nondeductible Basis to Roth
on April 14, 2020
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If you have an accepting employer plan, you could consider rolling the pre-tax funds into your 401(k) this year while converting your nondeductible basis cleanly to a Roth IRA.
The Dot Com Bubble: The Bear Market of 2001
on April 13, 2020
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Diversification is important. Diversification did not eliminate losses, but it did lose less and recover more quickly.
The RMD Waiver in the CARE Act of 2020 is a Repeat of 2009 Legislation
on April 10, 2020
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Hopefully, this bit of tax history gives seniors and heirs a bit of comfort in taking advantage of this welcome relief.
How a Stability Allocation Helps During a Bear Market (and What To Do If You Forgot One)
on April 7, 2020
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While the appreciation allocation helps you achieve your financial goals, introducing a stability allocation into your portfolio can prevent your portfolio from running out of money.
Stock Buybacks Have Exceeded Fund Flows. So What?
on April 6, 2020
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This disappointment with good stock market returns explains their need to criticize stock buybacks.
Q&A: Do I Need to File Schedule H for My Child’s Wages?
on April 3, 2020
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I do not need to file Schedule H and imagine that most parent household employers also do not need to file this schedule.
CARES Act Creates a $300 Charitable Contribution Deduction for the Standard Deduction
on April 2, 2020
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Congress enabled those who are taking the standard deduction to deduct $300 of charitable giving if they do not itemize.
If You Act Fast, You Can Undo Your 2020 RMD Thanks to the CARES Act
on March 31, 2020
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Among the temporary measures, Congress waived required minimum distribution (RMD) requirements for only tax year 2020.