

Being informed about how taxes impact retirement can lead to better financial decisions, increased retirement income, and a more secure financial future.
Optimizing Social Security
Surprisingly, not a lot of people know it is possible to get all you Social Security tax free. Also surprising, a lot of people don't know their Social Security will be taxed.
Understanding Taxes
Why Your Retirement Accounts Have a Giant Target on Their Back
Being Stuck in a Higher Tax Bracket
You have been told your entire life, defer... defer... defer... because when you retire, you will be in a lower tax bracket. Sure, that was true 40 years ago, what about today?
Understanding RMDs
If you do not take your Required Minimum Distribution, you will have a 25% penalty on top of taxes.
1. How much of my Social Security is Taxable?
2. What can I do to try and avoid being stuck in a higher tax bracket?
3. How might my beneficiaries be impacted?
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