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Republican Sweep Sends Markets Higher, Policy Uncertainty Looms

With the recent declaration of former President Trump as the U.S. election winner and Republicans poised to control both the Senate and House, markets have surged. U.S. equities rallied, while Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar saw significant increases. Yet, despite this positive initial response, investors face considerable uncertainty over how policies will shape up […]

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IRS Update: Rules for Employer Matching on Student Loan Payments

Starting in 2024, a new provision under Section 110 of the SECURE 2.0 Act allows employers to offer matching contributions to 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457(b) plans, and SIMPLE IRAs based on employees’ qualified student loan payments (QSLPs) instead of their traditional elective contributions. This change aims to help employees who are burdened by student loans

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IRS Releases Final Regulations on Inherited IRAs

New IRS Regulations on the “10-Year Rule” for Inherited IRAs The IRS has published new regulations impacting taxpayers subject to the “10-year rule” for required minimum distributions (RMDs) from inherited IRAs or other defined contribution plans. These regulations, which take effect in 2025, mandate that many beneficiaries must take annual RMDs during the 10-year period

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Safe Harbor 401(k) Explained: 2024 Guide for Business Owners

What is a Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan? A Safe Harbor 401(k) plan is a type of retirement plan that helps employers meet IRS nondiscrimination requirements. These plans require the employer to contribute to employees’ 401(k) accounts, which can help employees save more for retirement and ensure the plan benefits all employees, not just those with

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Fed Holds Steady as Global Central Banks Begin Rate Cuts

Despite recent progress on inflation, cautious Federal Reserve policymakers now see only one rate cut this year. Key Takeaways The Fed’s Latest Decision The Federal Reserve concluded its latest policy meeting on June 12 with no change to interest rates, marking the seventh consecutive meeting without a rate cut. Resilient economic growth and above-target inflation

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IRS Further Extends RMD Relief through 2024

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently extended relief for certain beneficiaries regarding required minimum distributions (RMDs) through 2024. Notice 2024-35, released on April 16, 2024, provides an extension of existing relief for beneficiaries taking RMDs over a 10-year period following the death of a participant or IRA owner who had already begun RMDs. This extension

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ROTH vs. Traditional IRA: Helping You Make the Right Choice

Retirement planning is essential to securing your financial future, and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) play a pivotal role in this journey. When it comes to IRAs, there are two primary options: ROTH IRA and Traditional IRA. The decision between the two can significantly impact your retirement savings. Let’s explore the differences between ROTH and Traditional

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