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1 month ago | kiplinger.com | Maurie Backman |Bryan Bell

An IRA conversion to Roth is a popular pre-retirement or early retirement move. Roth IRAs offer several benefits that traditional retirement plans don’t. Not only are investment gains in a Roth IRA tax-free, but withdrawals are tax-free as well. Just as importantly, Roth IRAs don’t require savers to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) like traditional IRAs and 401(k)s do.

May 21, 2024 | kiplinger.com | David Rodeck |Bryan Bell

Estate planning for singles is crucial for your long-term peace of mind. It lays out what you want to happen to your assets after death and during situations when you can’t make decisions. But if you’ve never married or were married a long time ago and have no children, don’t assume estate planning is a breeze. It’s not. “People often think estate planning will be simpler in this situation, [but] it’s a lot more complicated,” says James C. Bartholomew, an estate planning attorney in Bend, Ore.

May 21, 2024 | inkl.com | Bryan Bell

The number of unmarried, childless Americans over 50 continues to grow. If you’re among them, here’s what you need to know:1. Having no estate plan can put a stranger in charge If you die without an estate plan, a.k.a. intestate, the courts distribute your property according to state law. The courts also pick someone to make healthcare decisions and manage your money when you cannot.

May 9, 2024 | re-thinkingthefuture.com | Shreya Agarwal |Katie Wakeford |Bryan Bell

Architecture is both a storyteller and a historical mapper. The built elements of the city provide insight into its past. It is an indication of the different rulers who may have ruled over the city. It reflects the materials local to the city. It may symbolise the city’s climate as well as the measures used to address it. Similarly, it highlights the different notable architects who have worked in the city to help establish the city’s present and future.