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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

The One Big Beautiful Bill  has hit the tax world like a tidal wave. While high-income taxpayers can cheer at the temporary increase in the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, there’s a hidden trap lurking beneath the headlines—a tax “torpedo” that can blow a hole in your bank account if you’re not careful. Think of it as a financial booby trap: you see a treasure chest of deductions, but open it without planning, and—kaboom—your tax bill rockets higher than expected. What

Selling a business is often the culmination of years—or decades—of hard work. Whether you’re planning to retire, pivot into a new...

Cryptocurrency is a hot commodity and so many have become intrigued by it. It’s trendy, it’s exciting, and it’s easy to purchase. But...