Income Ranges for Determining IRA Eligibility Change for 2021

This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service has announced cost‑of‑living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2021. Highlights of changes for 2021 The income ranges for determining eligibility to make deductible contributions to traditional Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), to contribute to Roth IRAs and [...]

6 Ways to Supersize Your Nest Egg After Age 50

If you are past the age of 50 and stressed about your retirement savings, you don't have to worry. The following tools will help you maximize your retirement even at your current age. If you are 50 or over, you are eligible to take advantage of catch-up provisions in the tax code. For example, if you [...]

Town of Plymouth’s “COVID-19 Daily Update” – June 29, 2020

In this week’s Monday episode (June 22, 2020) of the Town of Plymouth’s “COVID-19 Daily Update,” Heather reported that the IRS approved some relief last week. If you were 70 1/2 in 2019 and were required to take distributions from a retirement plan like a 401(k) or IRA, the question has been what would happen if [...]

Savings Tips for Building an Emergency Savings Fund

As the events of the past few days have shown us, life can be extremely unpredictable. This inevitably affects our finances as life seems to spiral at times. This is a prime example of the importance of an emergency fund. An emergency fund is a financial safety net that is used to cover unplanned expenses so [...]

Here’s What People Should Know about Taking Early Withdrawals from Retirement Plans

The following article was published by the IRS. Taxpayers may need to take money out of their individual retirement account or retirement plan early. However, this can trigger an additional tax on top of other income tax they may owe. Here are a few key things for taxpayers to know: Early withdrawals. An early withdrawal normally [...]

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