Posts Tagged ‘beneficiaries’


The Right Beneficiary

Icon Provided by Joseph Regenstein IV, CMFC on November 18, 2009

Who have you chosen to inherit your assets?
It may be wise to review your choices.
Here’s a simple financial question: who is the beneficiary of your IRA? How about your 401(k), life insurance policy, or annuity?
You may be able to answer such a question quickly and easily. Or you may be saying, “You know … I’m [...]

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Tags: 401 k, beneficiaries, beneficiary designation, beneficiary designations, custodian, insurance policies, life insurance policy, living trust, probate, retirement plans


Roth IRA Conversions For 2010

Icon Provided by Joseph Regenstein IV, CMFC on November 11, 2009

In 2010, anyone may convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. No income limits will stand in the way of the conversion.1 Should you do it? Here’s why it may (or may not) make sense for you to go Roth next year.

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Inheriting an IRA – Make Sure You Pay Attention to the Rules.

Icon Provided by Joseph Regenstein IV, CMFC on November 10, 2009

What do you do when you inherit an IRA? Good question. Most people don’t know the rules and regulations pertaining to inherited IRA assets. You should. You, not the IRS, should benefit the most in this circumstance.

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Tags: beneficiaries, beneficiary, distributions, heirs, Inherited IRA, IRA, ira assets, ira balance, irs rule, lump sum, required minimum distribution, tax scenario