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Financial Advisor May 2005 Paul M. League |
Benefiting From ERISA Exclusions allow retirement and health benefits for small business owners and key managers. |
Financial Planning April 1, 2005 DeFrancesco & Trankina |
Deferred Judgment Changes in the tax laws have made compensating key employees more complex--but potentially more rewarding. |
Financial Advisor November 2005 Richard Huttner |
Section 409A Can Really Hurt Some Clients Are your financial advisory clients at risk from tax penalties on deferred comp plans? |
Financial Advisor December 2005 Jeffrey H. Rattiner |
The Small Business Retirement Choice Depending on the needs of the business owner, many options are available. The way to proceed is to make sure that the appropriate selection of a plan(s) is dependent upon the client's objectives. |
Investment Advisor April 2006 Tere D'Amato |
The Tax Advisor: Solving the 419 Plan Puzzle The 419 welfare benefit plan is a tax planning technique currently experiencing an evolution. Knowing its history and what is different today will help you make better recommendations to your clients. |
On Wall Street October 1, 2011 Elizabeth Wine |
Retirement Rules for Small Business Clients Retirement plans are fast becoming an important tool for small businesses to attract and retain talent. |
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 Advisor December 2003 Eric L. Reiner |
Split-Dollar Regime Change 2004 Some split-dollar insurance arrangements require action by December 31. |
Entrepreneur January 2005 Joan Szabo |
Tax-Free Bill of Health Tax-advantaged health-care spending accounts are proliferating and that means more opportunities to save on taxes as well as more ways for businesses to help pay for health costs. Here's a look at how each one stacks up. |
The Motley Fool September 17, 2004 Roy Lewis |
Retirement Loans: Is the Interest Deductible? Make sure that you think things through before you decide to borrow against your plan. |
The Motley Fool May 21, 2004 Roy Lewis |
Pension Loan Breaks Tax law permits a few breaks on loan interest for those borrowing against their future. |
The Motley Fool October 20, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Are You a Bad Investor? Learning about investing and financial planning isn't always easy, but it's part of being a responsible adult member of society. Workers owe it to themselves to take advantage of the numerous options at their disposal to help them make the most of their savings. |
The Motley Fool October 5, 2005 Tom Taulli |
Small Business, Big Nest Egg Small-business owners have many retirement-plan options, for themselves and their employees. But retirement plans are far from simple. Which one is right? |
Financial Advisor February 2010 Gary C. Bubb |
Seeking Status Employees seeking a membership interest in an LLC might find themselves in tax limbo. |
Financial Advisor May 2007 Ken Ziesenheim |
Diamonds In The Rough The new Pension Protection Act offers opportunities for financial advisors, if you know where to dig. |
The Motley Fool February 7, 2005 Rich Duprey |
Retire the IRS Way? Regulation proposal will offer sweeping overhaul of 403(b) plans. Feb. 14 deadline for public comment nears. |
The Motley Fool December 20, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Shop on the Clock Why pay for things like doctors' bills, disability insurance, and baby-sitting if your boss is willing to pick up the tab? How to milk your employer for every last penny that is rightfully yours. |
Financial Planning October 1, 2010 Jones & Luscombe |
The Tax Forecast Washington watchers share their sense of what's ahead for your client's taxes - and your clients and your own. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2015 Mary Stark-Hood |
2015 Tax Law Changes As individuals and companies plan for 2015, certain tax issues must be considered in personal and business financial planning. Here is a summary of changes to benefit plan contributions. |
The Motley Fool June 23, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Retirement Planning for Small-Business Owners Business owners are uniquely placed to take advantage of some retirement-plan options that most employees don't get to choose from. |
The Motley Fool December 2, 2005 Roy Lewis |
Get Paid to Get Smarter Employers reap tax benefits by paying for employees' education. It's a win-win situation for employer and employee alike. |
The Motley Fool August 11, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Pension Reform and You A new law will change the way you save for retirement. Assuming that the act is signed into law, the Pension Protection Act of 2006 will provide savers with more options and greater assurance than the current set of incentives. |
The Motley Fool November 1, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
How to Shop on the Clock Doctors' bills? Disability insurance? Company stock? Put it on the boss's tab. |
Financial Planning September 1, 2009 Chanie Schwartz |
Pink-Slip Blues A look at the financial issues that arise upon becoming unemployed, like insurance, stock options, and retirement plans, and the advice a financial advisor should provide. |
Entrepreneur June 2010 Rosalind Resnick |
A Better Plan for Not Working Start early to set the best course for retirement -- no matter how far off it may seem. |
Investment Advisor June 2010 Marlene Y. Satter |
Insurance Update: Easy Monthly Payments (for Retirement) Nationwide's suggestions for retirement income: annuities in 401(k) plans. |
The Motley Fool May 21, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
The Money Trap You're Better Off Without Don't put your retirement savings in the wrong place. |
The Motley Fool June 8, 2010 Nathan Alderman |
What the Fool Is a 401(k)? Your quick, Foolish guide to getting free money from your boss. |
The Motley Fool February 4, 2005 Roy Lewis |
Understanding Your W-2 Form The author offers explanations to make your tax-filing experience a little easier. |
The Motley Fool September 14, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
The Definition of Independence For a small-business owner, hiring an employee is a big step. Ignoring the rules classifying employees can be a costly tax mistake for your business. |
CIO March 15, 2001 Evan Fray-Witzer |
Independents' Day You may call them contractors, but the courts say they're employees. A look at the problems that can come from mischaracterizing an employee as an independent contractor and steps you can take to avoid problems. |
Investment Advisor April 2007 Thomas D. Giachetti |
First, Hold On to Your Clients Before selling your investment advisory firm, make sure restrictive covenants are in place. |
Entrepreneur July 2005 Joan Szabo |
Change of plan? New tax laws require a new look at deferred compensation plans. |
AskMen.com Terence Channon |
Employment Benefits Learn how to earn more employment benefits. |
The Motley Fool October 24, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Get Income for Life Today's retirees can look forward to longer lives than their parents and grandparents enjoyed. With that longer lifespan, however, comes the need to save more to last throughout a longer retirement. Immediate annuities can reduce longevity risk, but be aware of costs. |
Investment Advisor December 2006 Elizabeth Festa |
Pension Act Reforms for DB and Hybrid DC Plans For those trying to devise defined benefit and hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution plans that fall under the employer deduction rules of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, there is a thicket of information to wade through and interpret. |
The Motley Fool March 30, 2010 Robert Brokamp |
Turn $10,000 Into $15,440 Instantly Don't miss out on the easy money in retirement vehicles. |
The Motley Fool February 21, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
Slow Ramp to Retirement You may envision a gradual transition into retirement that starts with reducing your full-time commitment to work and becoming a part-time employee. But before you assume that scenario will become reality, check with your employer. |
Registered Rep. October 1, 2006 John Churchill |
Deciphering the Rules of Retirement Advice Title VI of the the Pension Protection Act, far from being a clear-cut signal for reps to dive into the retirement advice business, does, however, open the door wider to advice giving. |
The Motley Fool December 17, 2004 Roy Lewis |
Tax Deductions for Home PCs You can deduct all or part of the costs of your home PC, depending upon its use. But put on your thinking cap before you tackle this gnarly issue. |
The Motley Fool November 4, 2006 Chuck Saletta |
Retire Well for Less Than You Think Retirement is a wonderful goal, but unfortunately, on the surface, it seems like one that's always just out of reach. But you'd be surprised at how far your money will go once you no longer have to pay the costs of working. |
Registered Rep. September 7, 2015 Kevin McKinley |
Eight Outside the Box Risk Categories Here are eight outside the box situations that may signal it's time to take a more cautious approach to investing and allocating clients' assets. |
The Motley Fool September 7, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Be the Boss Had enough of working for the Man? Know what you're getting yourself into. It's easy to decide that you want to make a change in your life. It's a lot harder, however, to figure out the best way to make that change. |
Registered Rep. April 1, 2008 Mollie Neal |
Use It Or Lose It: Tax Planning For 2009 Proper and timely planning throughout the year can yield superior tax savings for your clients. |
Investment Advisor August 2010 Marlene Y. Satter |
The Section 79 Solution A college-savings strategy appropriate for some small business owners: a group insurance executive benefit program known as Section 79. |
Registered Rep. October 1, 2002 William A. Jacobson |
Deferred Compensation. Whose Money Is It? Deferred compensation plans offer incentives or income tax deferral while motivating the employee to remain at the company. However, the Citigroup Capital Accumulation Plan is facing legal challenges from class action suits in several states. |
Financial Planning July 1, 2006 Tom Foster |
Small Plans, Big Gains Becoming an expert in small-business retirement plans could create a big future for your financial advisory clients. |
The Motley Fool November 18, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
We've Left $30 Billion on the Table Why make saving for retirement harder than it already is? |
Investment Advisor June 2007 Thomas D. Giachetti |
Look Before Leaping For financial advisors, there are many issues to be reviewed before making a decision to leave your current employer. Experienced counsel should be consulted. Every case has similarities, and every case has differences. |
The Motley Fool January 20, 2005 Robert Brokamp |
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