Financial Planning & Strategy
Can I get money from my IRA tax free due to Covid-19?
Can I get money from my IRA tax free due to Covid-19? In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the CARES Act changed several IRA and retirement plan rules for people of all ages. The Act allows qualified individuals to take distributions during 2020 of up to $100,000 penalty-free, but not tax-free, from their IRAs or…
Read MoreOrlando Financial Advisor Firm Named A Best Place To Work Again
Orlando Financial Advisor firm, Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo, Named a 2020 Best Places to Work for Financial Advisers by InvestmentNews Orlando – April 27, 2020 – InvestmentNews has recognized Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo, LLC as a 2020 Best Places to Work for Financial Advisers. Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo (MFT) was chosen for the second time as one of…
Read MoreDecision making in the face of uncertainty
Decision making in the face of uncertainty When markets rise or fall ten percent in a day and your account values oscillate by thousands of dollars along with those shifts, it is easy to become concerned about short term market behavior. Concern would be a perfectly normal reaction. However, what you do with your concern…
Read MoreCan I buy real estate in my IRA?
Can I buy real estate in my IRA? You cannot buy a personal residence in your IRA but you can buy other properties. For most people, it is either not practical or not a good idea. Here a few of those reasons: If the rules are not followed properly and a “prohibited transaction” occurs, the…
Read MoreShould I pay off my mortgage?
Should I pay off my mortgage? One of the most common questions we get, especially as people near retirement is, “Should I pay off my mortgage?” From a purely conceptual standpoint it’s simple. If you can earn more on your money than you pay by borrowing, your net worth is better by NOT paying off…
Read MoreCan I convert a 401(k) to a Roth IRA?
Can I convert a 401(k) to a Roth IRA? Before we look at whether you can convert a 401(k) to a Roth IRA, it is important to consider if a conversion to any type of Roth account is wise in the first place. When you convert to a Roth account, usually all of the amount…
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