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Unwinding 2020 RMDs

Read our print-friendly PDF version Just when I was beginning to believe that I was getting a handle on the new required minimum distribution (RMD) rules that Congress passed in December as part of the SECURE Act, Congress modified them for 2020. Furthermore, there may be more changes around the corner.

A Tax Bill or a Legacy: Which Will Your Heirs Inherit?

Read our print-friendly PDF version Because of recent legislation, IRA owners and qualified plan participants are looking for alternative ways to transfer their account balances to their children and grandchildren, while reducing the amount the IRS will take. In a helpful client piece you can share, we introduce three proven strategies they may want to […]

5 Things to Discuss with your Clients

Read our print-friendly PDF version The effect of COVID-19 is widespread, with nearly all facets of life changing as a result of the outbreak. Certainly a big change might be with your client relationships due to the difficulty of scheduling face-to-face meetings. During this time of social distancing, consider the opportunity that exists to strengthen […]

CARES Act Creates New Required Minimum Distribution Rules for 2020

Read our print-friendly PDF version Wouldn’t you know that a law that was just enacted on December 20, 2019 has just been modified for 2020 only by the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act. While most of the CARES Act is devoted to providing economic stimulus to businesses hurt financially by COVID-19 virus, […]

After-Death Required Minimum Distribution Rules After the SECURE Act

Read our print-friendly PDF version Situation: The demise of stretch distribution is here! So, what should financial professionals be doing now? At a minimum you need to understand how the RMD rules work today so you will be in a position to discuss the impact changes will make on your clients’ plans. Unlike the lifetime […]

Goodbye Stretch, Hello Life Insurance

Read our print-friendly PDF version The general rule of thumb in the past for retirement savings was to use qualified plans to lower one’s current tax obligation, defer them in the present, and withdraw them in the future at a lower rate. A key benefit was that if the funds were not totally withdrawn before […]

The SECURE Act

Read our print-friendly PDF version The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was signed by President Trump in December 2019 and became law as of Jan. 1, 2020. The new legislation brings changes for long-term retirement savings and affects Americans at every age. It also presents several opportunities for financial professionals. This […]

LTC in Retirement

The Necessity of Long-Term Care in Retirement Planning When helping their clients formulate plans for retirement, financial advisors must now account for life expectancies into the early 90s. However, the simultaneous need for long-term care planning isn’t accounted for nearly as widely as it should be, considering the significant impact that long-term care expenses can […]

Long-Term Care Underwriting

Underwriting long-term care risk is very different from life insurance underwriting, and it all comes down to mortality vs. morbidity. Long-term care underwriting looks at morbidity risk, which takes into account medical impairments that impact a client’s ability to perform daily living activities which would indicate a need for long-term care. Life underwriting, on the […]

The Long-Term Care Talk

The Importance of Planning for Long-Term Care Medical advancements have made living a long, fulfilling life a near certainty – and planning for that is a necessity. Health-related expenses can increase considerably with age, especially in the face of health problems requiring long-term care. When families don’t sufficiently plan for long-term care, they may find […]