Follow these detailed step-by-step instructions with clear explanation and many screenshots when you report your Backdoor Roth in TurboTax.
How to Manage a Family Member’s Fidelity or Vanguard Accounts
Financial institutions often don’t recognize your Power of Attorney. Follow this process to authorize access to your Fidelity and Vanguard accounts.
Roth Conversion with Social Security and Medicare IRMAA
A step-by-step walkthrough of how to use the Case Study Spreadsheet to estimate tax rates on Roth conversion with Social Security and Medicare IRMAA.
2022 2023 401k 403b 457 IRA FSA HSA Contribution Limits
The 2023 contribution limits for 401k/403b/457 plans and Traditional/Roth IRA will go up substantially due to high inflation.
The Forgotten Deductible Traditional IRA
This article was inspired by a post made by Kevin M on the Bogleheads forum. You may have heard of this rule of thumb about retirement savings priorities: Contribute to 401k (or 403b) to get the full employer match Maximize Roth IRA Maximize 401k (or 403b) Invest in taxable account Kevin asked why a Roth […]
New IRS Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Tables
The IRS has new RMD tables effective January 1, 2022. See how much you are required to withdraw from your IRAs.
The Best Broker For a Custodial Roth IRA For Your Kid
If your kids work, seize the opportunity to open a custodial Roth IRA for them. See how to do it at Vanguard, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Can 401k and IRA Contribution Limits Go Down If We Have Deflation?
401k and IRA contribution limits are adjusted for both inflation and deflation. If we have bad enough deflation, the limits can go lower.
IRA Partial Transfer from Broker to Credit Union for CDs
Transferring part of an IRA from a broker to a credit union for a CD is easier than you think. My transfer completed in a little over a week.
Fast and Easy Rollover From Schwab 401k to Fidelity IRA
Charles Schwab and Fidelity made it really fast and easy to rollover a 401k to an IRA. The whole process completed in only two days.
Fidelity Freedom Index Funds: Hidden Gems For Your IRA and 401k
Fidelity Freedom Index Funds offer deposit-and-forget convenience with low cost, broad diversification, and automatic rebalancing.
Schwab Target Index Funds: Hidden Gems For Your IRA and 401k
Schwab has two sets of target date funds. Look for the word Index in the name.