Timothy Sumer

Conversions of the Traditional portion of a Thrift Savings Plan to a Roth IRA may not work for everyone, but if done properly and at the right time, you could see more net income from your TSP in retirement. In this episode, we will discuss key points you should know before taking any actions and provide 3 strategies of when a Roth conversion may be best for you. Welcome to Financial Planning 4 Feds. We are dedicated to educating federal employees on how to maximize value from their government benefits by developing and executing a financial plan. In this episode we will go over: - 3 considerations when comparing Traditional and Roth IRAs - Key Points to know before you convert an IRA - 3 strategies of when a conversion might be best for you 0:00 Intro 1:43 Why choose a Roth? 2:30 Key Points to know before you convert an IRA 5:49 3 strategies of when a conversion might be best for you Footnotes for: Roth Conversion at Retirement Strategy This example uses ...

Adam welcomes Brandon Caldwell, Senior Mortgage Advisor with Ruoff Mortgage to discuss rising interest rates and the changing mortgage market for residential purchases.  Brandon shares more about certain changes to regulation that make it more expensive for a qualified borrow to get a mortgage and more affordable for a less qualified borrower.  Brandon also talks more about loan level price adjustments and how they work during the mortgage process.  Given the prominence of new construction deals happening in the market Brandon explains those products and how they are trickier than you may anticipate.  Adam and Brandon also discuss some of the lesser utilized yet still viable products in today's market including Bank Statement Loans, No Doc Loans, and DSCRs.  Lastly, Brandon shares his advice to those who think they should wait until mortgage interest rates decline.   Email Brandon: B.Caldwell@ruoff.com  Brandon Caldwell Senior Mortgage Advisor  Ruoff Mortgage, NMLS I...

How do you build your financial future when you're single? In this webinar, Senior Financial Planner, Allison Alley, CFP® explains how to map out your retirement journey, create a budget, and manage debt, with specific strategies for every generation. Whether you're a millennial, a Gen-Xer, or a baby boomer, Allison offers tips and strategies around emergency savings, Social Security, saving for retirement (including catch-up contributions), and managing your investment portfolio during market downturns. Throughout the webinar, Allison also answers viewer questions about retirement as a single person. Download the guide to Going Solo: How to Navigate Your Financial Future Single: 00:00 - Intro 02:19 - Retirement Savings by Generation 04:12 - Millennials' Solo Retirement 09:51 - Generation X Solo Retirement 20:15 - For the percentage of salary to save, are you referring to gross or net income after taxes and retirement contributions? 20:30 - How does the death...

Jack and Diane will inherit about $4.5M from Diane’s parents. How do they manage the required minimum distributions? Which of three options should Matt take with his inherited IRA? Making the most of your inheritance, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 435 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Plus, Clay wants to know if it’s a good idea to take money off the table and rebalance to safer or more aggressive investments, depending on your risk tolerance? Can Elizabeth offset pre-tax IRA losses with the gains from the sale of rental real estate? Is it true that you can make one-time contributions from your IRA to your HSA that is, your health savings account? And finally, can Cory gift stock to his daughters and avoid paying the kiddie tax as a way to pay for college? And can Rich supercharge a 529 college savings plan with himself as beneficiary? Podcast show notes, free financial resources, episode transcript: - 00:00 - Intro - 00:58 - How Do We Manage RMDs...

"YMYW Gents - Steven again from steaming hot Texas. Thank you for covering my question in today's episode! I have a different perspective to offer which might influence your spitball. In your spitball today, you guys spoke a lot about how the tax I would pay doing a Roth Conversion is equal to the tax I've already paid on the dollars I would use for a Backdoor Roth. I understand that completely, but my motivation for pondering a Backdoor Roth is not about taxes. My motivation for doing a Backdoor Roth is to introduce new dollars into my retirement portfolio to see compounding growth until I reach retirement in 20+ years rather than those dollars sitting in my savings account. I think the notion that a Roth Conversion and a Backdoor Roth are "same same" makes sense from a tax perspective, but not from a long term growth perspective. After doing a Roth Conversion, there would be no increase to my overall retirement portfolio balance like there would be af...

Today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 403 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA, following the Fed’s fourth consecutive interest rate hike last week, should you be changing your investing strategy to time this inflationary market, moving from bonds to 3-year annuity CDs? Plus, Joe and Big Al spitball on asset location and Roth conversions for the in-laws, and a net unrealized appreciation (NUA) strategy for company stock in a 401(k). They also discuss whether extra home mortgage payments are part of an investment portfolio, and what real estate expenses are tax deductible. Show notes, free financial resources, transcript, Ask Joe & Big Al On Air: 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Inflation Investing Strategy: 3-Year Annuity CD Vs. Bonds 12:58 - How to Invest When Inflation is Raging - Read the Blog: Download Pursuing a Better Investment Experience Guide: 13:24 - Net Unrealized Appreciation NUA Strategy for Company Stock in My 401(k)? (Bob, Medina, OH) 20:24 - Should...

How much will money will you need in retirement, adjusted for inflation? Today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 431, Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball on your future dollars, how to calculate the tax on Roth conversions, and the benefits of converting to Roth in down markets. Plus, should retirement savings contributions be half pre-tax and half post-tax? And finally, saving to a 529 plan for your kids, or sending them to Hollywood stunt training camp - which would you do!? 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - How Much Will I Need to Retire in Future (Inflated) Dollars? (Jared, Clifton Park, NY) 05:51 - Can We Retire Early With $400K Savings and $80K Pensions? That Depends on the Inflation Factor (Marcus, Queens, NYC - from episode 373) 14:36 - Big Al’s Quick Retirement Calculator - download: 15:22 - How to Calculate Tax on Roth Conversions & the Benefits of Converting in Down Markets (Robin) 20:00 - Should I Save Half Pre-Tax and Half-Post Tax for Retirement? (...

In order to retire comfortably at age 60, what should you be doing with your finances when you’re in your 20s? A framework for getting started planning for retirement, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 419 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Plus, if you’re a small business with a SIMPLE IRA plan, is it stupid to save for retirement in a brokerage account rather than a traditional IRA? If you inherited money and promised to donate to charity, should you do Roth conversions? What’s the most efficient way to pay financial advisor fees, and what’s a good strategy for making pre-tax and post-tax retirement contributions? Podcast show notes, free financial resources, Ask Joe & Big Al On Air: 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - A Framework for Getting Started in Planning for Retirement (Anonymous) 05:36 - I’m 24. What Should I Do to Retire Comfortably at 60? Michael, 24 (Binghamton, NY) 11:18 - Cracking the Code to Succeeding Financially at Any Age - Watch YMYW & ...

"I have a difference of opinion with our financial advisor as it relates to Roth conversions that I would like to get your perspective on. Our retirement assets include $1.7M in traditional IRAs, $220K in a Roth IRA, $81K in an HSA and $865K in taxable brokerage accounts and cash. Our investments are mostly balanced between stock and bond index funds, with a cash reserve to cover 2-3 years living expenses. I collect a pension from my former employer of $62K/year. We are deferring our Social Security until age 70 at which time we expect to get around $78K/year. That plus a deferred fixed annuity should give us around $150K/year of lifetime income by age 70. I want to draw down the traditional IRAs during our “gap” years and pay the taxes now at the current historically low rates, maxing out the 22% bracket each year (no state income tax in Florida). This amounts to about $150K of traditional IRA distributions each year. I am allocating $50K of the $150K of IRA withdrawals...

Lump Sum option description in detail... ( read more ) LEARN MORE ABOUT: IRA Accounts TRANSFER IRA TO GOLD: Gold IRA Account TRANSFER IRA TO SILVER: Silver IRA Account REVEALED: Best Gold Backed IRA Inheriting IRAs Lump Sum: A Guide to Understanding the Process Inheriting an Individual retirement account (IRA) can be a significant financial benefit for individuals who find themselves as beneficiaries. The distribution options for inherited IRAs can vary, and one of the options available is to receive the funds as a lump sum. In this article, we will discuss what it means to inherit an IRA lump sum and the key factors to consider when making this decision. First and foremost, let's clarify what an IRA is. It is a tax-advantaged retirement savings account in which individuals can contribute money each year. The contributions and earnings within the account grow tax-deferred until withdrawals are made during retirement. However, when the original ac...

Do you know what the most important steps are that you can take today to grow your wealth? Regardless of your age or where you are in life with saving for retirement, today’s show is for you. Joe Anderson, CFP®, and Big Al Clopine, CPA give you the steps to success to grow your wealth at any age! Download the Guide to Growing Your Wealth: 0:00 - Intro 1:52 - Steps to Success 3:16 - Asset Allocation 5:15 - Account for Inflation 6:21 - Download: Grow Your Wealth Guide 7:11 - True/False: Most retirees surveyed say they saved more money than they needed in retirement 7:41 - Investing Early 8:37 - Missteps and Catch-ups 9:43 - $1 Million at Retirement 11:15 - Retirement Income and Spending 13:49 - Download: Grow Your Wealth Guide 14:25 - True/False: If I make too much money I can’t invest in a Roth account. 15:32 - Roth Income Limits and Contribution Limits 17:57 - IRA Income Limits and Contribution Limits 18:40 - Tax-Smart Strategies 20:00 - Ask the Experts: My financial ...