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Bob’s Journal for 12/10/20
How Social Security’s ‘Hold Harmless’ Rule Protects Beneficiaries A number of joint Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries are learning the importance of Social Security’s “hold harmless” rule. The rule protects Social Security beneficiaries from having their net benefits reduced by an increase in their Medicare Part B premiums. It applies only to Social Security beneficiaries […]
The ‘Look-Through’ Strategy: Making a Living Trust the Beneficiary of Your IRA
There are only a few instances your heirs aren’t penalized when you name a trust as the beneficiary of your IRA. A recent IRS ruling gives an example, but the ruling also reveals the pitfalls of the strategy. The general rule goes like this… When an IRA beneficiary is not an individual, the IRA must […]
Guide to Wills: The Definitive Guide to Your Last Will and Testament
Guide to Wills: The Definitive Guide to Your Last Will and Testament addresses one of the most important documents for guarding wealth, providing for loved ones, and achieving other goals. Regardless of the size of an estate, the will is a critical part of an estate plan. It guides the distribution of assets […]
Bob’s Journal for 12/3/20
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Stop Spending Too Much on Prescription Drugs: Part 2
In last week’s issue of Retirement Watch Weekly, I presented part 1 of Stop Spending Too Much on Prescription Drugs. Let’s recap where we left off. The majority of policies have a tier system, usually consisting of at least three tiers. Your coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary based on a drug’s tier. For the most […]
How to Navigate the Post-Election Economy and Markets
The election’s over, and not much changed. Not much will change for at least several months. After major elections, regardless of the results, I urge my readers not to overhaul their portfolios in response to the election. Too often, I hear people advising investors to make significant changes because of what they say are the […]
How to Avoid the 3.8% Tax on Investment Income
The NIIT is the least-known of the Stealth Taxes and the one most likely to surprise retirees.The net investment income tax (NIIT) was created in the Affordable Care Act. It was labeled a Medicare surtax, but the proceeds go into general revenues not the Medicare trust fund. The NIIT is a 3.8% tax on the […]
Year-End Planning for 2020: A Special Year
A unique year is drawing to a close, and it requires unique year-end tax planning. Taxes are likely to increase soon. The only issues are when they’ll increase and who will bear most of the increases. The 2017 tax cuts are set to expire after 2025. Federal debt continues to climb. The Social Security trust […]
