IRS Delays Retirement Plan Legislation

On August 25, 2023, the IRS delayed the effective date for one of the key provisions of SECURE Act 2.0 which impacts the ability for high-income individuals to choose whether their catch-up contribution is made on a pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) basis. This is great news for retirement savers as this would have eliminated a popular tax-break for high-income earners …

SECURE Act 2.0 – How This Affects You and Your Retirement Plan

After two years of discussion, SECURE Act 2.0 of 2022 was passed on Friday, December 29, 2022.  It is the most impactful retirement legislation in the past 15 years, and it received bipartisan support to help Americans save more for retirement. The legislation has many provisions, some which will take effect soon, while others will take effect in the future. …

Worried what volatility means for your retirement savings?

If you’ve been paying attention to the financial markets, you may feel a bit unsettled by the volatility we have seen this year. Stocks have been impacted by a variety of factors including Russia invading Ukraine, inflation, and the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates (which has also impacted bonds). While volatility is a normal part of investing, it may feel scary. …