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The 30-Year Value of a Single Roth Conversion
Thirty years of interest, dividends, and capital gains tax is a significant savings.
How to Confirm a Schwab Bank Check You Wrote Was Cashed
What ever happened to that check? Here’s how to find out if it a Schwab check you wrote has been cashed by the recipient.
Looking Backward On Socialism: The Use Of Force To Bring About Utopia
The unpleasant reality is that socialism quickly turns to the use of force to bring about their vision of society.
New Funds for Australia and Switzerland
An analysis of changing to lower cost funds.
IRA Reform on Horizon – SECURE Act of 2019
On May 23, 2019, the House passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 with a vote of 417 Yeas and 3 Nays. It is on its way to the Senate.
How to See Your Schwab RMD Online
For those who are doing it themselves, this page can help you satisfy this important IRS requirement.
#TBT Roth Conversion: Take Your Required Minimum Distribution Out First
With a thorough understanding of the IRS rules, performing a Roth Conversion even after your so-called Required Beginning Date (RBD) can be both easy and profitable. This 2016 article teaches how.
The Full Complexity of All Required Minimum Distribution Divisors Explained
Most divisors are looked up in tables based on your age. Others are calculated based on last year’s divisor. Some particularly unfortunate cases have distribution deadlines rather than divisors at all.
Spam Analysis: The “Reclusive Millionaire Warns” Article
The title is “Reclusive Millionaire Warns: ‘Get Out of Cash Now.’ ” Assuming you take the bait, the article and accompanying video uses all the psychological tricks. It takes a long time before what they are selling is revealed.
How to Inherit an IRA When a Trust is the Beneficiary
Oddly enough, how a trust inherits an IRA is as important as what it does with the IRA after receiving it.
Saving and Investing is Possible, Simple, Urgent, and Valuable
Don’t be cynical. Get serious.
How to Use Schwab Bill Pay
Many of us are anxious about paying our bills on time, but using payment aids like Schwab Bill Pay can help alleviate some of that anxiety.
The Complete Guide to Homeschooling Laws in Virginia
I must say that homeschooling was by far my best education experience.
When Should I Worry About Performance?
Some performance is cause for concern. Other times, you need not worry. Here are 5 times you should not worry and 4 cases when you should.
How QCDs May Help Your Virginia State Taxes
“If you claimed the standard deduction on your federal income tax return, you must also claim the standard deduction on your Virginia return.”