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John Paul Ruiz, QKA, CISP

How to Increase Your Portfolio’s Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic

How to Increase Your Portfolio’s Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The recent stock market has some investors worried about their retirement investments. Investors who have non-traditional investments are less concerned.
How the CARES Act Affects Retirement Plans

How the CARES Act Affects Retirement Plans

The CARES Act was signed into law on March 27. The bill's provisions will assist IRA and employer sponsored plan participants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Required Minimum Distributions Have a New Starting Age

Required Minimum Distributions Have a New Starting Age

Prior to tax year 2020, IRA holders (except those with Roth IRAs) had to start taking RMDs once they reached the age of 70 ½.
Age Limits on Traditional IRA Contributions? Not Anymore

Age Limits on Traditional IRA Contributions? Not Anymore

Thanks to the SECURE Act of 2019, the age barrier to making Traditional IRA contributions will no longer be an issue as of tax year 2020.
What IRA Holders Should Know About the SECURE Act

What IRA Holders Should Know About the SECURE Act

Here’s a breakdown of some of the more significant changes of The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act)...
Your Distribution is Taxable in the Year It’s Distributed

Your Distribution is Taxable in the Year It’s Distributed

Many people think that a distribution check isn’t taxable until it’s cashed—this is false. A distribution is taxable in the tax year it is distributed.
Recent Court Case Underscores the Importance of Not Engaging in Prohibited Transactions

Recent Court Case Underscores the Importance of Not Engaging in Prohibited Transactions

An individual's IRA engaged in prohibited transactions and lost its IRA status. The court ruled that the IRA was no longer exempt from creditors.
Legacy Planning Guide for IRA Holders and Their Beneficiaries

Legacy Planning Guide for IRA Holders and Their Beneficiaries

IRA holder's beneficiary levels of taxation on the accounts. Learn how to prepare your legacy plan and what you should communicate to your beneficiaries.