by Springwater Wealth | Jul 20, 2024 | Financial Planning, Retirement Plans, Taxes, Wealth Management
The Internal Revenue Service has finally clarified the rules on required distributions from inherited retirement accounts, like IRAs, 401(k)s and 403(b)s. The rules affect most heirs, but not spouses. The new guidance applies to both future inheritors and those who...
by Springwater Wealth | May 1, 2024 | Financial Planning, Investment Management, Taxes, Wealth Management
When planning for a secure and comfortable retirement, converting a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a Roth IRA can have major long-term benefits. While everyone’s financial situation differs, there are several compelling reasons why converting some...
by Springwater Wealth | Nov 2, 2023 | Investment Management, Retirement Plans, Wealth Management
The 2024 retirement plan limits have recently been announced by the IRS. These new limits are effective January 1, 2024. If you’re an employee and a retirement plan participant, be sure to contact your employer as soon as possible if you wish to change your retirement...
by Springwater Wealth | Apr 26, 2023 | Investment Management, Retirement Plans, Taxes
Background In December 2022, Congress passed legislation that enhanced the 2019 SECURE Act. The enhancement – referred to by many as SECURE 2.0 Act – was signed by President Biden and enacted immediately. The law includes a number of significant provisions...
by Springwater Wealth | Apr 26, 2023 | Investment Management, Retirement Plans, Wealth Management
You’re leaving your current job. Maybe you’ve retired, or you’ve taken a new job with another employer. Or maybe your current employer has laid you off. One decision you’ll need to make is what to do with your employer-sponsored retirement account with your former...
