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Inheriting an IRA can feel like discovering a treasure chest… that comes with a 10-year timer and a stack of IRS instructions. With the SECURE Act (2019) and SECURE Act 2.0 (2022–2023 updates), the rules for inherited retirement accounts have changed. Knowing the rules can save you from unnecessary taxes, penalties, or the stress of mismanaging the account. The Basics: What Changed with SECURE and SECURE 2.0 Before 2020, beneficiaries could “stretch” an inherited IRA over the

One of the most common questions I hear from parents is: How can we afford college?  With tuition costs rising faster than inflation, preparing for higher education has become one of the biggest financial challenges for families today. The good news is that with the right strategy, you can harness the power of tax-free growth through 529 plans—and the earlier and more aggressively you start, the more dramatic the results. What Is a 529 Plan? A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged sav

When it comes to retirement accounts—especially Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)—few decisions are more important yet more...