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The Backdoor Roth IRA: A Strategy for Tax-Advantaged Savings for High Earners?
For high earners who have contributed the maximum to tax-deferred accounts such as 401(k)s, additional savings that can grow tax-free may make sense, even if they don’t reduce taxes in the year in which you contribute. The Roth IRA isn’t usually associated with high earners. Still, there is a way to provide the advantages of tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals in retirement, even if you are over the income limits. An IRS loophole that allows for investment account conver
Damon C Collins, MBA, AWMA®, AAMS®, CFEI®
Oct 133 min read
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Goal-Based Investing: A Smarter Way to Plan Your Financial Future
When it comes to investing, many people think of chasing the highest returns or trying to time the market. But what if your investment...
Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Aug 153 min read
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How To Manage Your 401(k) or 403(b) After You Leave Your Job.
Employers offer employer-sponsored 401(k) and 403(b) plans to help employees save for retirement. The benefit of these employer-sponsored...
Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
May 273 min read
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From Residency to Riches? A Doctor’s Guide to Managing New Income Wisely.
After years of rigorous training, long nights, and modest paychecks, physicians completing residency finally leap into full-time...
Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
May 164 min read
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Why Investors Should Stay Calm About Tariffs.
Tariffs are often seen as a threat to markets due to their potential impact on corporate profits, economic growth, and trade...
Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Mar 53 min read
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Small Business Retirement Plans— SIMPLE, SEP-IRA, and SOLO 401(k)
Small companies shouldn't forgo retirement savings just because a 401(k) plan can be expensive to set up and maintain. There are options...
Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Feb 285 min read
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Do Long-Term Investing Work?
We all love to eat cakes, cookies, and pies. When baking one of these deserts, there will be different heat levels and, most importantly,...
Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Oct 29, 20243 min read
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Registered Investment Advisor Firm vs Financial Brokerage Firm. What's the difference?
When navigating the world of financial advice and investment management, it's essential to understand the key distinctions between...
Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Sep 11, 20243 min read
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Do Presidents Impact the Market?
Many believe the market will perform well or poorly depending on who is elected president. Indeed, the stock market's performance is...
Damon C Collins, MBA, AAMS®, CFEI®
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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