NextGen: Guarding the Retirement of the Next Generation

NextGen: Guarding the Retirement of the Next Generation

NextGen: Guarding the Retirement of the Next Generation By Alisha Bennett No matter which side of the political aisle they sit on, most people know that Social Security isn’t necessarily a guarantee for the generations beyond the baby boomers. It isn’t just the...
Going Hybrid: Banking Alternatives

Going Hybrid: Banking Alternatives

Going Hybrid: Banking Alternatives By Alisha Bennett Dealing with banking issues can be frustrating. And when you have a Check Book IRA or a Solo 401(k), it can stop a deal in its tracks. Not to mention the scandals that have rocked the banking world in the last...
401(k)s: Top Myths

401(k)s: Top Myths

401(k)s: Top Myths Recently, a client was very disappointed to learn that their 401(k) was not transferable; they’d assumed because they were 100% vested that the funds could be moved. (Read more about being vested here). This is a common misconception that I’ve seen...
How to Avoid the Headache of Inherited IRAs

How to Avoid the Headache of Inherited IRAs

How to Avoid the Headache of Inherited IRAs By Alisha Bennett Inherited IRAs are often an enormous source of confusion for clients. Can they create a Check Book IRA with an Inherited IRA? Yes, they can. Can they commingle the funds in the Inherited IRA with their own...
Doing It Right: The Two-Step Contribution Process

Doing It Right: The Two-Step Contribution Process

Doing It Right: The Two-Step Contribution Process By Alisha Bennett Many clients are ready to make their contributions for 2016 or get a head start on 2017 (click here for information regarding IRA limits) but are unsure of the process of making contributions to their...