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Choosing between a revocable vs irrevocable trust 
FEB 14, 2024
Choosing between a revocable vs irrevocable trust 

Investors can choose to set up a trust instead of a will for their estate planning. Should they have a revocable or an irrevocable trust? Find out here

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
Dividend investing for beginners 
FEB 14, 2024
Dividend investing for beginners 

In the short term, regular returns from dividend-paying stock are an attractive prospect. But is investing in dividend stock a viable long-term strategy?

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
How to buy stocks for beginners 
FEB 08, 2024
How to buy stocks for beginners 

So, you’ve decided to invest in stocks. But exactly how do you go about buying them? Here’s a helpful guide for beginning investors

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
What are Roth conversions? 
FEB 07, 2024
What are Roth conversions? 

Roth conversions are among the most versatile financial strategies. See how Roth conversions can do good for retirement, investment, and tax planning

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
Revocable living trust: definition and role in estate planning 
FEB 07, 2024
Revocable living trust: definition and role in estate planning 

Revocable living trusts are one of the most effective estate planning tools. How do they work? Get to know more here

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
How to invest in stocks: the ultimate guide for beginners 
FEB 07, 2024
How to invest in stocks: the ultimate guide for beginners 

When you’re new to investing, getting into stocks can be difficult to navigate at first. Use this guide to get started on investing in stocks

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
How is Taxation Done on Roth Conversions? 
JAN 31, 2024
How is Taxation Done on Roth Conversions? 

Roth conversions, whether from a traditional IRA, 401(k), or as a backdoor Roth IRA offers several benefits. But what about the taxes on them?

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
Everything you need to know about stretch IRAs 
JAN 29, 2024
Everything you need to know about stretch IRAs 

The stretch IRA era is over. But there are still some exceptions and rules you need to know to deal with your retirement account

By Jonathan Russell
What is the 5-year rule for Roth conversions? 
JAN 24, 2024
What is the 5-year rule for Roth conversions? 

Know more about the 5-Year Rule for Roth conversions to maximize your retirement savings

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
Understanding in-plan Roth conversions 
JAN 24, 2024
Understanding in-plan Roth conversions 

Here are some rules and pointers for in-plan Roth conversions that every financial adviser should know

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
Why the 401(k) is the best investment for employees 
JAN 24, 2024
Why the 401(k) is the best investment for employees 

The 401(k) plan is the retirement plan of choice for employees. Find out why in this article

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
What you need to know about Fidelity Roth conversions 
JAN 19, 2024
What you need to know about Fidelity Roth conversions 

In this article, we’ll discuss how Roth conversions work, focusing on Roth IRA accounts with Fidelity. We’ll go over when to do conversions, when not to, and what to expect. Read on for more

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
Rules for Roth IRA conversions 
JAN 15, 2024
Rules for Roth IRA conversions 

There are rules to Roth IRA conversions. Know more about them here

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
How does a Roth conversion ladder work? 
JAN 15, 2024
How does a Roth conversion ladder work? 

Is the Roth conversion ladder an ideal early retirement tool? Find out more here

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
How to get the most out of qualified distributions  
JAN 15, 2024
How to get the most out of qualified distributions  

Are qualified distributions tax-free? Read more to find out

By Jonathan Russell
Who keeps track of IRA basis?  
JAN 10, 2024
Who keeps track of IRA basis?  

Ultimately, it is the client’s (the taxpayer’s) responsibility to keep track of IRA basis. But there is more that you need to know.

By Jonathan Russell
When to convert to a Roth IRA 
JAN 10, 2024
When to convert to a Roth IRA 

A Roth IRA conversion is great for retirement planning, but the timing and conditions must be right

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
What you need to know about backdoor Roth conversions 
JAN 10, 2024
What you need to know about backdoor Roth conversions 

How do backdoor Roth conversions work?

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
Investing for beginners 
JAN 09, 2024
Investing for beginners 

Those new to investing can find it daunting. But is it truly as intimidating as it seems?

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer
Best uses of an irrevocable trust 
JAN 05, 2024
Best uses of an irrevocable trust 

What are irrevocable trusts good for? Find out here.

By Ramon Vicente Berenguer