The Real Cost Of Owning A Mutual Fund

The Real Cost Of Owning A Mutual Fund

Thank you to my friend Randy Gipson who sent me this article from Forbes, Inc. I am reposting this as I think it provides excellent insight into the real costs of using funds versus utilizing individual stocks and bonds and it illustrates some of the many reasons we...
Roth IRA: Part of a major new tax-savings rule from the IRS

Roth IRA: Part of a major new tax-savings rule from the IRS

Roth IRA accounts are a big part of new guidance from the IRS on long-term retirement savings. A new rule allows for the after-tax portion of 401(k) plans to be separated from the pre-tax portion and moved into a Roth IRA, resulting in tax-free growth from then on for...
Five Ways to Maximize College Financial Aid

Five Ways to Maximize College Financial Aid

Some parents assume that if they position their assets creatively, they can strengthen their child’s chances of receiving financial aid. But in most cases, this isn’t financially smart or necessary. Some assets will matter, but not as much as you might assume; schools...
New IRS Adjustments to Retirement Plans for 2015

New IRS Adjustments to Retirement Plans for 2015

The Internal Revenue Service has just announced the cost-of-living adjustments and other dollar limitations for retirement plans that take effect January 1, 2015.Maximum Defined Contribution Plan Annual Addition$53,000 – increase of $1,000 from 2014.Effective...