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The new 530A accounts (aka, "Trump" Accounts) are now live and you are able to contribute to them. (Theoretically available, at least, I don't have a child under 18 to test it with. But should be available very soon if not today.) This account is a new type of investment account you can open and … Continue reading 530A Accounts for Children Under Age 18
Note: This post is going to assume a lot of privilege. It's not going to address the very real issues of income inequality and systemic disadvantage, as those are a bit beyond my wheelhouse (although I do have pretty strong opinions about policy changes we should make that could at least help address those issues). … Continue reading The Extraordinary Opportunity of Starting Early (and Privilege)
Some of the episodes in my new podcast series Teaching You to Fisch (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube) include spreadsheets I've created to illustrate particular topics. Some of them are modifications of spreadsheets I've used before and some are newly created. Because not everyone is going to choose to watch/listen to the podcasts (they are really … Continue reading Spreadsheet: Gifting an Employer Match
I just released Episode 17 of the Teaching You To Fisch podcast. This episode explores the estate documents every adult needs to have, the importance of establishing designated beneficiaries, what you should do with assets you receive as an inheritance, and ways you can perhaps leave part of your legacy while you are still alive. … Continue reading Podcast Episode 17: Leaving (and Receiving) a Legacy
Recently I’ve suggested to two different people something they might want to consider regarding an IRA they have inherited from a parent. While this strategy seems pretty straightforward to me, it was very much a surprise to them so I thought it might be worth a quick blog post (well, "quick" for me :-). This … Continue reading Inherited IRAs and the Sidedoor 401k/403b/457b/IRA/HSA