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I have a Client who Retired from Pacar after 30 years. When we met him, he had some Employer Stock...

If you have a Roth IRA, you may want to move that money to another Roth IRA elsewhere. There are two ways to move Roth IRA money to another Roth IRA - we detail them below.

Good Morning Assistance with the following scenario is greatly appreciated 401(k) participant, post separation from service, rolled over non company...

The Internet is a great thing. You can probably find any piece of information you want somewhere out there. It is only a matter of asking the right question. My mother thinks I look everything up on the Internet. However, along with great information available on the worldwide web, there is a lot of misinformation. Some things are just plain wrong and some are very misleading. The Internet is no substitute for expert financial and retirement planning advice - as a recent bankruptcy court case proves.

This week's Slott Report Mailbag answers questions running the gambit of financial planning - from the 403(b) employer plan side to IRA beneficiary rules and the Roth conversion conversation. We also answer a question that is state-specific regarding IRA beneficiary exclusion.

It might sound hard to believe, but amazingly enough, we are just a few days away from the start of April. Its first day, Monday, April 1st, is known as April Fool’s Day to many, but to those in the retirement world, it’s better known as the required beginning date. Unfortunately, this date often causes a great deal of confusion for pre- and post-retirees, so with that in mind, below we explore 5 key facts you need to know about the April 1st deadline. Make sure you know these rules well, or come April Fool’s Day, the joke might be on you.

I turned 70 1/2 on January 8 2013 and retired in 2012. My wife is two years younger. I want...

How would an IRA be treated by a remainder beneficiary of a QTIP Trust after the Grantor’s spouse dies? The...

If you are elderly, or your parents are elderly and you help them with their finances, you should consider getting a Power or Attorney (POA). A POA lets you name or appoint someone to handle important legal and financial issues for you, either now or in the future if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. A POA can also be used to manage or make decisions related to your IRAs.

In the book Stay Rich for Life, Ed gives a timeline for withdrawing assets. The 1st is pretax assets ie...