We've got a great listener question for you today! This week, Barry shares that he has a life insurance policy through his job, as well as a whole life policy he purchased several years ago. Now, he’s wondering- does he really need both, or should he consider canceling one?
Join Frank as he explores the many uses of life insurance beyond income replacement, from tax-free wealth transfer and estate planning to long-term care protection. If you’ve ever questioned whether you have too much life insurance, tune in for some important insights!
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If you’ve switched jobs in the past few years, chances are you’ve got an old 401k sitting somewhere, collecting dust and possibly fees. Today, Frank answers a listener’s question about what to do with old 401ks, when a rollover might make sense, and how to avoid common pitfalls when making the switch.
When do multiple beneficiaries exist? Multiple beneficiaries exist when an individual names more than one beneficiary for their IRA. When should you name more than one beneficiary? When you want your IRA assets to go to more than one person or entity without having to incur additional fees or paperwork by maintaining separate accounts for each beneficiary.
If I miss the 60-day deadline for completing an IRA rollover, is there any way to save the rollover amount from tax? Failing to complete a 60-day rollover on time can cause the rollover amount to be taxed as income and perhaps subject to a 10% early withdrawal penalty. However, the deadline may have been missed due to reasons that are not the taxpayer’s fault. Fortunately, for such cases, the IRS has created an easy, low-cost way to fix late rollover errors. Revenue Procedure 2016-47 enables individuals to self-certify that they are eligible for a waiver of the 60-day deadline and complete a late rollover
Plenty of people have concerns about stock market volatility, a potential recession on the horizon, and worries for the economy amidst recent news. What if you’ve had 2025 marked on the calendar for a while as the year you plan to retire? Is this a bad time to do it?
