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    FinPlan Friday: Roth Conversions in 2020

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    FinPlan Friday: Roth Conversions in 2020

    Are You Doing Roth Conversions? Now, is a great time for advisors to consider doing Roth conversions since the CARES Act suspended required minimum distributions for 2020. Plus, any recovery following a significant market dip is going to come back tax-free if those assets were converted into a Roth. Learn more about Roth conversions in our FinPlan Friday conversation with Joe.
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    FinPlan Friday: What You Need to Know About RMDs

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    FinPlan Friday: What You Need to Know About RMDs

    New Guidance from the IRS On June 24, 2020, the IRS released Notice 2020-51. The notice allows advisors to fix required minimum distributions (RMDs) that came out of client accounts before the passage of the CARES Act earlier this year. Learn more about the recent RMD changes in our FinPlan Friday conversation with Joe.
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    FinPlan Friday: Are You Using Quality Risk Metrics?

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    FinPlan Friday: Are You Using Quality Risk Metrics?

    Better Risk Discussions The current market volatility is a good reminder about the importance of making a good estimation of the downside risk that is inherent in our clients’ portfolios. Using quality risk metrics allows advisors and clients to practice and prepare for a down market, so the client isn't tempted to pull their investments when the market gets rough. Learn more about how to have better risk discussions in our FinPlan Friday conversation with Joe.
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    FinPlan Friday: Debt in Down Markets

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    FinPlan Friday: Debt in Down Markets

    Down Markets and Debt While some experts will insist that debt in retirement is never beneficial, debt can have a positive impact on a retirement strategy at times. During a market dip, debt can help retirees avoid tapping into their portfolio, which needs time to recover. Additionally, if a retiree is planning on making a large purchase, there can be significant tax benefits by financing. Learn more about debt in down markets in our FinPlan Friday conversation with Joe.
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    FinPlan Friday: Tax Techniques for Down Markets

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    FinPlan Friday: Tax Techniques for Down Markets

    Planning Options in a Down Market Now that we’re in a bear market, there are a few techniques advisors can use to alleviate the burden on clients. Roth conversions are going to be particularly valuable because the funds will recover tax-free. Doing Roth conversions can spread out the tax liability earlier in retirement. Right now, there are no required minimum distributions under current rules for Roth IRAs, so it’s a good time to consider accelerating off Roth IRA and Roth conversions. Learn more about the best tax techniques for down markets in our FinPlan Friday discussion with Joe.
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    FinPlan Friday: Give Retirement Advice That is Tax-Sensitive

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    FinPlan Friday: Give Retirement Advice That is Tax-Sensitive

    Tax-Aware Retirement Advice Taxes are a critical piece in retirement planning, yet most financial advisors avoid discussing the topic entirely out of fear violating federal regulations or industry standards that limit who can provide "tax advice." Lumping anything tax-related into "tax advice," however, is a disservice to the client. Learn how to give retirement advice that is tax-sensitive without crossing the line into tax advice in our FinPlan Friday discussion with Joe.
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    FinPlan Friday: The Savers Credit & The SECURE ACT

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    FinPlan Friday: The Savers Credit & The SECURE ACT

    The Saver's Credit The Saver's Credit has become more important following the passage of the SECURE Act, because now you are able to continue to contribute to a traditional IRA even after age 70 ½. Learn more about the Saver's Credit this week in our FinPlan Friday discussion with Joe.
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