Brand New Employer Sponsored Plan Is A Hybrid Of A Traditional 401(K) And A Roth Ira-January 1st, 2006 Is Start Date For New Roth 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
(ContentDesk) December 7, 2005 -- Income tax rates have been cut, the marriage penalty done away with, and the "death tax" is also on a path to no more.
All of this is a result of the Bush administration's Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act which was passed by a Republican congress in 2001.
Another provision of that act goes into effect on January 1st, 2006, a hybrid of a traditional 401(k) and a traditional Roth IRA called the Roth 401(k).
Yet another employer sponsored savings plan, the new Roth 401(k) works in almost the same way as a traditional 401(k) plan.
Workers invest a portion of their income into a fund along with contributions from their employer (if any).
The difference is that the traditional 401(k) is funded with "pre-tax" dollars and the Roth 401(k) plan uses "after-tax" dollars.
However, with the Roth 401(k), withdrawal of your money at retirement will be tax free like a Roth IRA.
The traditional 401(k) plan defers the tax owed during your career until retirement.Although it may sound like the best of both worlds, it is important to note that no employer is required to offer this new Roth 401(k) plan.
In fact, a recent survey by employee benefits consulting firm Hewitt and Associates found that only 31 % of employers currently offering the traditional 401(k) plan are considering implementing the new Roth 401(k).
Employees may now want to begin inquiring whether their employer will be offering the new retirement plan in 2006.
Contribution limits for the retirement plans are: in 2005, $14,000 for a 401(k) and $4,000 for an IRA, whether Roth or traditional.
In 2006, this amount will increase to $15,000 for both 401(k) and IRAs.For in depth answers to your retirement and investment questions visit http://www.HowMuchAnswers.com - providing simple and easy to understand information about 401(k) plans and IRA accounts..
Financial Planning for the MTV Generation
(ARA) - So, you were born between 1965 and 1978. Are you tired of the Generation X label and being portrayed by the media as a cynical, Xtreme sports-loving, body-piercing slacker? If you're one of the 76 million Americans that are considered to be "Xers," you may see yourself more as an independent, career-minded, technologically savvy, young adult. As someone between the age of 22 and 35, "Xers" most likely tune out the thousands of marketers with retirement messages geared towards "boomers." Insurance providers, investment companies and financial planners are virtually ignoring the millions of Americans considered to be "Xers." Meanwhile this misunderstood group continues to buy homes and select mortgage companies and retirement plans with little attention and relevant advice.So, are boomers the only generation that should be concerned about their future? Absolutely not. Planning for your future can be tough for anyone, no matter what his or her age. But individuals between the ages...
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Don’t Rely on Social Security or Pensions -- ‘Wealth Odyssey’ Explains Simple Retirement Saving Formula
ContentDesk) March 28, 2006 -- The old three-legged stool of the past is losing some of its legs and putting more and more pressure on people. Before, the combination of pensions, Social Security and personal savings in retirement plans were what people relied on for retirement. Nowadays, with pressures on Social Security and pensions, it has become even more important for people to focus on the third leg personal retirement plans those through employers and IRAs and Roths.
What is a simple retirement savings formula? How can a person judge if they are on track or not? The critical questions people need to ask is:...
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Consumer Directed Health Plans
Most of you have heard about "consumer directed health plans". The Bush administration has been a strong supporter of this concept as a way to get a handle on soaring healthcare costs. The recent inaugeration of Mr. Bush signals that consumer directed health plans will increasingly make up a larger percentage of group medical plans over the next several years. In the past, consumer directed plan designs have taken on many forms: Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).Many experts consider HRAs and HSAs to be the first generation of viable consumer directed health care products.
HRAs are typically paired with a high-deductible health plan and are employer-funded Section 105 defined contribution plans. HSAs are the latest version of consumer directed health care plans. The core components of HSAs include a high deductible insurance product and a cash spending account. HSAs combine...
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Writing the Chapters of Your Life: Surprising Insights Using This Special Journaling Technique
You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included and the resource box is left unchanged. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. Writing the Chapters of Your Life: Surprising Insights Using This Special Journaling TechniqueCopyright 2004 Journal Genie, The Website That Talks Backhttp://www.journalgenie.comList-making is a favorite journaling technique and is often used to quickly jot down a numbered record on topics like "my beliefs," "my pet peeves," "the things I hate about myself," or "my strengths." However, there's a special type of list technique that moves beyond a simple itemization and into the realm of significant self-awareness. This special technijque has several names, including table-of-contents, life chapters, and stepping-stones, the latter term used by journaling expert, Ira Progoff. Using this technique the writer lists their most important life events, as though they were chapter...
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The Basics of Business Record Keeping
As a business owner, you may rely on an outside accountant to do your taxes and prepare financial statements. However, it's best that you or someone in your organization take on the responsibility of keeping an accurate set of financial records. Keeping good records yourself, no matter how unpleasant it may seem, will minimize the costs of paying an accountant and allow you more control of your financial information and operations. Maintaining good records can also help you avoid headaches at tax time by keeping track of your receipts and other records throughout the year. This can help you remember the various transactions you made during the year so you can properly document and maximize your tax deductions.
Normally, tax records should be kept for three years, but some documents - records relating to a home purchase or sale, stock transactions, IRA and business or rental property - should be kept longer.Good record keeping not only enables the IRS to evaluate your business...
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Estate Planning and Insurance Concerns When You Divorce
If you are getting a divorce from your spouse, you have a lot of planning to do.
You will need to name your own beneficiaries, organize your divided assets, and
set up your individual estate. It is important that you meet with a qualified attorney to discuss the specifics
of planning your estate to ensure that your wishes are carried out as you desire. You need to be well versed in the most strategic methods of dividing your joint estate so that you do not end up paying all of the taxes while he or she enjoys the benefits of your assets. I have outlined some important information for you to be aware of when planning
your estate after your divorce.
Please keep in mind that divorces lend themselves
to new structures for individuals. You will want to meet with a qualified attorney
to discuss how to best protect your new estate. Assigning Your Beneficiary
During your marriage, chances are your spouse was the...
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Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Gets New Classic Cars
The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum would be holding their very first Annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum Benefit Extravaganza and as part of this event, the museum would be actually having a live automobile auction. In fact, automobiles that would be auctioned off during the mentioned event would include a 1936 Cord 810 Westchester Sedan. If you are interested, you can bid for that vehicle or you also can bid for a 1929 Chrysler Imperial Roadster. These are the two new vehicles which have...
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Customise your Mobile Phone for Free
Hundreds of companies now offer you the ability to pay to download Games, Ringtones, Mobile Phone Wallpapers, Mobile Phone Screensavers, Operator Logos and more to your Mobile Phone.Charges can vary but wherever you purchase them from, the costs will rapidly mount up if you like to update your phone often.There are utilities available via the web that will allow you to create your own mid files (Ringtones) and you can use any paint package to resize your favourite picture into the format of your...
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Rodizio Grill Passes 10 Year Milestone with Celebration to Include Round Trip Giveaway to Brazil
Salt Lake City (ContentDesk) June 15, 2006 -- Rodizio Grill today announced it will surpass its 10 year milestone, an achievement that less than 30 percent of restaurants in the U.S. ever achieve. To celebrate the accomplishment, Rodizio will be choosing two Rodizio guests to enjoy a round tip getaway to Brazil.The Grand Prize Giveaway to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will be awarded August 15, 2006 and will include a 6-day 5-night vacation with round trip airfare, 4-star hotel accommodations and $200...
Rodizio Grill Passes 10 Year Milestone with Celebration to Include Round Trip Giveaway to Brazil
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