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Submitted by The Baran James Company, Inc. on January 23rd, 2019It’s Never Too Late to Save
Submitted by The Baran James Company, Inc. on November 27th, 2018Retirement can sneak up on you.
5 Things to Teach Your Kids About Finances
Submitted by The Baran James Company, Inc. on November 27th, 2018If you’ve spent more than five minutes on a kid’s television network, you’ve seen just how inundated young kids are with commercials for everything from the latest gadget, to some dreadful snack that features something gooey and/or messy. It’s also safe to bet that many of these kids run to their parents, wanting to buy some or all of these items.
Why Do People Put Off Saving for Retirement?
Submitted by The Baran James Company, Inc. on August 5th, 2018Why Do People Put Off Saving for Retirement?
A lack of money is but one answer.
Common wisdom says that you should start saving for retirement as soon as you can. Why do some people wait decades to begin?
Nearly everyone can save something. Even small cash savings may be the start of something big if they are invested wisely.
Are Your Beneficiary Designations Up To Date?
Submitted by The Baran James Company, Inc. on August 2nd, 2018Are Your Beneficiary Designations Up to Date?
Who should inherit your IRA or 401(k)? See that they do.
Here’s a simple financial question: who is the beneficiary of your IRA? How about your 401(k) or annuity? You may be saying, “I’m not sure.” It is smart to periodically review your beneficiary designations.
Should Couples Combine Their Finances?
Submitted by The Baran James Company, Inc. on June 22nd, 2018Smart Financial Steps After College
Submitted by The Baran James Company, Inc. on June 22nd, 2018What Should You Keep?
Submitted by The Baran James Company, Inc. on April 2nd, 2018
What Should You Keep?
Even with less itemizing, there are still tax documents you want to retain for years to come.
Fewer taxpayers are itemizing in the wake of federal tax reforms. You may be one of them, and you may be wondering how many receipts, forms, and records you need to hold onto for the future. Is it okay to shred more of them? Maybe not.
Tax Efficiency in Retirement
Submitted by The Baran James Company, Inc. on April 2nd, 2018How much attention do you pay to this factor?
Will you pay higher taxes in retirement? Do you have a lot of money in a 401(k) or a traditional IRA? If so, you may receive significant retirement income. Those income distributions, however, will be taxed at the usual rate. If you have saved and invested well, you may end up retiring at your current marginal tax rate or even a higher one. The jump in income alone resulting from a Required Minimum Distribution could push you into a higher tax bracket.
