The Simply Retirement Articles and Blog Posts

Inherited IRA rules have become increasingly complex, particularly with the evolving regulations on distributions. To help you navigate these challenges, we’ve developed the “What Issues Should I Consider When Inheriting a Traditional or Roth IRA?” checklist. This comprehensive guide equips you with the essential planning insights needed when inheriting a Traditional or Roth IRA, helping to align distributions with your broader financial goals.

Keeping track of one’s beneficiaries isn’t always an easy task. Relationships change over the years, and individuals often forget to review their beneficiaries in light of new planning goals. Furthermore, many individuals aren’t aware that their current beneficiary setup may not be as equitable or efficient as they had intended.

Many individuals and couples have enjoyed the lower tax brackets brought about by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). However, the current tax brackets are expected to change at the end of 2025 when the TCJA sunsets. Are you prepared for this?