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By:
Bill Van Sant, SVP and Managing Director, Girard, a Univest Wealth Management Division November 16, 2016
As the end of the year approaches, everyone is busy prepping for the holiday season. It’s a celebratory time of the year to enjoy with family and friends. It is also a good time of the year to evaluate your investments to see if there are any changes that you can make to help ease your tax liability come April. Here are some year-end tax-tips to consider*:
Consider tax-loss harvesting. If you have a security in your portfolio that may be at a loss from the original amount purchased, consider selling it to “harvest” the loss. This loss can be…
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Kelly Welch, Portfolio Analyst, Girard Partners, a Univest Wealth Management Firm October 21, 2016
First, let’s define a Roth 401(k) and how it works. It is an employer-sponsored investment account that is funded with after-tax money up to a contribution limit. The amount you are able to contribute each year is dependent on your age. In 2016, the maximum annual contribution limit for people below age 50 is $18,000. For those over the age of 50, you may contribute up to $24,000 through a “catch-up” contribution. Of course, each employer may establish lower limits, based on their needs and testing requirements. Below are some commonly asked questions about the Roth 401(k).
Your 20s may seem like an odd time to think of retirement, but it’s actually the perfect moment to start planning for your later years. That’s because the earlier you start saving, the more time your money has to grow.
Savers who begin setting aside 10% of their earnings at 25, for example, could amass significantly more by retirement age than those who wait just five years to start saving. You can use online calculators to see how much can save by the time you reach retirement if you starting investing now.
