That’s part of the plan. How will you be affected? In 2013, wealthy Americans will pay extra Medicare taxes. Congress, President Obama and the IRS are putting a surcharge on the wealthy to help fund the health care reforms. Beginning in 2013, joint filers with adjusted gross incomes of $250,000 or greater and single filers [...]

Here’s an overview of the retirement plan landscape. All retirement plans are not the same. In fact, there is such a wide variety of retirement plans that it is worth it to read up on your choices. Here’s a brief look at the different plans and what they have to offer. The Traditional 401(k). Most [...]

In 2010, anyone may convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. No income limits will stand in the way of the conversion.1 Should you do it? Here’s why it may (or may not) make sense for you to go Roth next year.