Posted on Sunday, 3rd March 2013 by Paul Risser
Why do so many people choose them over traditional IRAs? The IRA that changed the whole retirement savings perspective. Since the Roth IRA was introduced in 1998, its popularity has soared. It has become a fixture in many retirement planning strategies, because it offers savers so many potential advantages. The key argument for going Roth […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Friday, 1st February 2013 by Paul Risser
Save a little more for retirement. Presented by Paul H. Risser Time to boost your IRA balance. In 2013, you can contribute up to $5,500 to your Roth or traditional IRA. If you will be 50 or older by the end of 2013, your contribution limit is actually $6,500 this year thanks to the IRS’s […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Monday, 21st January 2013 by Dennis Damp
I discussed the advantages and limitations of TSP ROTH conversions in my last column. THRIFT Plan participants are currently prohibited from converting their traditional TSP accounts to a ROTH. Changes may be on the way that will allow you to convert part of your TSP to a ROTH. The President approved the American Taxpayer Relief […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Monday, 14th January 2013 by Paul Risser
Different ways to respond to the challenge. Presented by Paul H. Risser As you retire, there are variables you can’t control; investment performance and fate are certainly toward the top of the list. Your approach to withdrawing and preserving your retirement savings, however, may give you more control over your financial life. Drawing retirement income […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Saturday, 5th January 2013 by Dennis Damp
There is considerable confusion on what federal employees and retirees can do to convert all or a part of their TSP funds to a TSP ROTH. There are limitations and unfortunately you can’t convert any of your current TSP funds to a ROTH within the TSP program. There are only 2 ways to get ROTH […]
Tags: FERS Retirement, Retirement Planning, ROTH TSP, THRIFT Plan
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Posted on Tuesday, 4th December 2012 by Paul Risser
IRAs & workplace retirement plans have higher contribution limits. Presented by Paul H. Risser The IRS has set annual contribution limits for IRAs, 401(k)s, TSPs and other retirement plans higher for 2013, and made other important adjustments for inflation as well. Here is an overview of some notable changes just announced. The 2013 IRA contribution […]
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Posted on Friday, 9th November 2012 by Paul Risser
Things you can do before and for 2013 Presented by Paul H. Risser What financial, business or life priorities do you need to address for 2013? Now is a good time to think about the investing, saving or budgeting methods you could employ toward specific objectives. Some year-end financial moves may prove crucial to the […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Thursday, 25th October 2012 by Dennis Damp
Retirees are getting hit from all directions with hidden taxes, reduced purchasing power, increased healthcare, gas, food, and necessity costs. The size of our annuities, savings accounts and investments are shrinking due to a dramatically increased money supply when we truly need them to maintain our standard of living. Retirees often depend on interest from […]
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