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The Motley Fool December 18, 2006 Buz Livingston	Nice: Pension Protection Act of 2006 If make you elective deferrals to a defined contribution plan, fund a Roth IRA, make deductible contributions to a traditional IRA, or put money aside for a aspiring scholar in a 529 plan, then thePension Protection Act of 2006 should make you happy.
Financial Planning November 1, 2006 Donald Jay Korn	Happy Endings Financial advisors, this year new laws provide potential payoffs, as well as pitfalls, for December tax planning. Charitable Strategies... Gift-Tax Exclusions... Retirement Planning...
Commercial Investment Real Estate Nov/Dec 2002 Jennifer Gregor	Review Tax Changes to Maximize Employee Benefit Plans The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 contained numerous changes to fundamental retirement plan rules for small businesses.
Financial Planning March 1, 2005 Ed Slott	The IRA Imbroglio Most advisers haven't kept current on rules governing retirement distributions. Here are some for-instances.
Financial Planning October 1, 2011 Donald Jay Korn	Age Is Just a Number Clients must withdraw at least certain amounts from their retirement accounts when they reach the age specified under the tax code. Those trying to skip complying face a 50% penalty on any shortfall.
Investment Advisor September 2006 Melanie Waddell	Retirement Planning: Some Good News on Pensions Advisors praise the new Pension Act.
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Financial Planning January 5, 2008 Ed Slott	Flip-Flop The IRS says firms must allow non-spouse beneficiaries to transfer retirement plan funds directly to an inherited IRA. Advisors should be aware that this change in the IRS's position is certainly not a reason to leave money in an employer plan.
Financial Planning March 1, 2007 Ed Slott	Unexpected Complications Non-spousal rollovers from employer plans into inherited IRAs are now tax-free -- but financial advisors should tread cautiously.
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Financial Advisor September 2009 John Carl	Your Clients' Retirement DNA Understanding a client's many savings plans, as well as her career path and investment choices, means you're ready to analyze how she's uniquely positioned for retirement.
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Financial Planning November 1, 2008 Ed Slott	Are IRAs Safe? The good news: Retirement accounts are federally insured up to $250,000 per bank. Congress raised the limit from $100,000 in 2006.
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Registered Rep. May 21, 2015 Kevin McKinley	Six Questions to Ask Before Rolling Over a Retirement Account Casually and carelessly moving all of the money from a client's 401(k) or 403(b) to a self-directed IRA can mean lost opportunities, higher taxes, and unnecessary costs to the client.
Financial Planning March 1, 2008 Ed Slott	Rollover Confusion What's the current rule on non-spouse rollovers from company plans under the Pension Protection Act of 2006? Do company plans have to allow this or not? Read on for the confusing rules regarding this.
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The Motley Fool April 20, 2009 Dan Caplinger	The Best Wealth-Maker for the Next 35 Years For 35 years, IRAs have helped in the quest for a secure retirement. Use them well, and they'll become an important part of your overall financial plan.
Investment Advisor September 2006 Vicky Schroebel	The Tax Advisor: Extending Savings How stretch IRAs can benefit clients and their heirs.
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Financial Planning November 1, 2005 Ed Slott	IRA Protection The good news: Your client gets more IRA creditor protection. The bad news? Your client is bankrupt. If this can help even one or two of your clients protect their retirement funds, then you can be a real hero by knowing about the new rules and helping your clients through tough times.
The Motley Fool March 10, 2005 Robert Brokamp	Why the Roth Rules Compared with a 401(k) or traditional IRA, a Roth likely will lead to more money in retirement.
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On Wall Street June 1, 2010 E. Thomas Foster Jr.	The Myths and Realities of Roth IRA Conversions Think the conversion privilege is just a one-year opportunity? Think again.
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Financial Planning November 1, 2006 Ed Slott	Stretching Benefits The new Pension Protection Act contains the most sweeping changes to U.S. pension rules in more than 30 years. Buried in the 900-plus pages of this tax act are several gems that create new retirement planning opportunities for your financial advisory clients.
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