Retirement & Financial Planning Report

Most economists expect an increase in interest rates this year, which would devalue bonds and bond funds. If you are …More

Should you enroll in traditional Medicare, backed by a Medigap insurance policy, or should you enroll in a Medicare HMO? …More

In many areas of the U.S., buying a home has been a great financial move. Stocks may go up or …More

Immediate annuities offer not only the security of lifelong income but also tax advantages. Each payment is partially untaxed as …More

When you calculate your life insurance needs, you may have to consider your aging parents as well as your spouse …More

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If you’re hunting for inexpensive mutual funds, you might prefer index funds, which track a particular index, such as the …More

Plans covered by ERISA (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act) are protected from creditors, judgments, and bankruptcy proceedings under federal …More

One benefit of converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA is the opportunity to avoid minimum required distributions (MRD). …More

It’s never too early to think about where you’ll want to live in retirement. If you’re already retired, evaluate whether …More

If you own a home or another building in a historic preservation district, consider donating a conservation easement to a …More

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To shelter self-employment income, look into using a simplified employee pension (SEP) plan. The maximum contribution is substantial (up to …More

You (or a loved one) shouldn’t give away all of your assets if you think you’ll need nursing home care …More

A Roth IRA is similar to a traditional IRA because investment income can build up within the account, untaxed. However, …More

If you invest in a property tax lien, you’ll have to wait for your return, perhaps for a long period …More

House rich but cash poor? You can get your hands on needed cash with a home equity line of credit, …More

If you or your spouse had any self-employment income in 2004, you can use a simplified employee pension (SEP) plan …More

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Until April 15, 2005, you can contribute to an IRA for 2004. As long as you earned at least $3,000 …More

Some retirement communities charge upfront fees as well as substantial monthly charges. If medical services (access to nurses on call, …More

Emerging markets bond funds may appeal to investors with long time horizons and a tolerance for risk. For such investors, …More

Deferred annuities (fixed or variable) may be considered the opposite of life insurance because annuities can help you protect against …More

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If you or your parents are interested in a retirement community, visit several that seem attractive. The most desirable communities …More

Roth IRA conversions are not permitted for taxpayers whose income exceeds $100,000. This limit is the same for single taxpayers …More

If you held mutual funds in a taxable account and sold at a profit last year, you’ll owe tax on …More

During the past five years, no type of bond fund has even come close to emerging markets bond funds, which …More

Under a new law, you’ll have a chance to deduct the sales tax you paid last year on your 2004 …More