September is National Preparedness Month. We thought we’d use it as an opportunity to highlight how you can prepare for your pending retirement date.

While Roth IRA distributions are almost always tax-free, there are times when they can be included in taxable income. We've explained the five-year rules that contribute to Roth IRA tax planning.

Current tax rates are at historic lows, which means increases may be on the way. Here are five reasons you should be prepared for higher tax rates and how to reduce their impact on your finances.

While we often recommend converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, there are still many factors to consider. We've outlined some reasons why conversion may not be right for you.

Roth conversions are a popular planning strategy for those in the know. We break down the strategy and reasons for using it along with the most common objection we hear.

Roth IRAs and life insurance share some important characteristics. Let's examine how they compare as estate planning tools.