planning

Social Security is one of the more complicated decisions that a client must consider. There are a multitude of rules that can have a significant impact on the amount your client will receive each month.

Under Social Security, spousal benefits present an important source of income for many of your clients. But there several important issues that must be addressed.

Social Security spousal benefits present an important source of income for many of your clients. But there are several important and unique Social Security issues that must be addressed for any client that has recently lost their spouse.

Social Security benefits for a divorced individual can be confusing. There are several important and unique Social Security issues that must be addressed before any divorced individual begins to collect Social Security.

Disability benefits under Social Security can be very complicated to understand. There are numerous stringent requirements that must be satisfied before Social Security will even formally review an applicant’s disability.

Clients who expect to receive a Social Security benefit and a government pension may see their Social Security benefit reduced due to the Windfall Elimination Provision.

Clients who are receiving a government pension and a Social Security spousal, widow or widower’s benefit based on their spouse or ex-spouse’s work history may be impacted by the Government Pension Offset.

Business owners who are considering a retirement plan for their business have many options. While a traditional 401(k) is a well-known option, there are many cases where other retirement plan options are worth considering.

In certain cases, you may be eligible to make a Mega Backdoor Roth IRA contribution. Under the right circumstances, this can allow the client to contribute tens of thousands of dollars into a Roth IRA.

Do you have employer-issued stock in a 401(k) plan? Wondering if a NUA distribution makes sense? There are several very important rules that must be met, some of which are often misunderstood.