How to Retire Early

Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

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Long-established retirement account rules change. Provided by Walter Roop CLU, RHU The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act is now law. With it, comes some of the biggest changes to retirement savings law...

New I.R.S. Contribution Limits Changes for 2020.

December 12, 2019

New I.R.S. Contribution LimitsChanges for 2020. Provided by Walter Roop The I.R.S. just increased the annual contribution limits on IRAs, 401(k)s, and other widely used retirement plan accounts for 2020. Here’s a quick look at...

When do I have to make mandatory withdrawals from my IRAs?”

November 18, 2019

“When do I have to make mandatory withdrawals from my IRAs?” The basic rule is simple. Mandatory withdrawals from traditional IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, and SEP IRAs generally begin after age 70½. They occur every year. (You...

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My StoryWhile pursuing my business degree at the University of Memphis and learning about finance, investments, insurance it cultivated a desire to work toward a career helping others with their planning. I admired professionals who...

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