Retirement Watch Weekly
Bob’s Journal for 8/12/21
Consumer, Business Spending Strong and Likely to Remain Strong Recent reports showed household spending has been strong, but it might be stronger and more sustainable than the data show. Household spending, as measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures report, rose by 1% in June and was well above the pre-pandemic spending level. Some economists expect […]
How To Use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) To Power Your Retirement Plan
The number of health savings accounts (HSAs) is soaring. Yet most account holders fail to take full advantage of the retirement planning power of HSAs. There were more than 30 million health savings accounts holding about $82.2 billion at the end of 2020, according to an estimate from Devenir, a firm that offers investment services […]
What Is the Age For Required Minimum Distribution in 2020 and Later Years?
The age at which required minimum distributions (RMDs) must be taken from qualified retirement plans was changed in a 2019 law. The beginning age was changed from 70½ to 72. The required minimum distribution (RMD) rules limit the extent to which an individual can use the tax deferral of an IRA or other qualified retirement […]
What Percent Is the Required Minimum Distribution?
The required minimum distribution (RMD) rules limit the extent to which an individual can use the tax deferral of an IRA or other qualified retirement plan. The RMD rules dictate when distributions must be made from the retirement plans of certain taxpayers. The percentage of the retirement account that must be distributed each year is […]
How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution From 401(k)?
The required minimum distribution (RMD) rules limit the extent to which an individual can use the tax deferral of a qualified retirement plan. The RMD rules dictate when distributions must be made from the retirement plans of certain taxpayers. The RMD rules apply to all qualified retirement plans, including traditional IRAs and 401(k)s. But the […]
How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution?
The required minimum distribution from a qualified retirement plan varies from year to year. The amount depends on the age of the account owner or beneficiary and the account balance. What Is the Required Minimum Distribution? The required minimum distribution (RMD) rules limit the extent to which an individual can use the tax deferral of […]
What Is the Required Minimum Distribution for an IRA
The required minimum distribution (RMD) rules limit the extent to which an individual can use the tax deferral of an IRA or other qualified retirement plan. The RMD rules dictate when distributions must be made from the retirement plans of certain taxpayers. The rationale behind the RMD rules is that Congress provided the tax benefits […]
What is the Future Value of an Annuity, and How to Calculate It
Future Value of an Annuity The present value of an annuity is based on the concept of the time value of money. The time value of money means that money is worth more the sooner you have it. Payments that are scheduled to be received in the future are worth less today because of the […]
