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Jamie Hopkins

Jamie Hopkins is a professor of tax at the American College’s Retirement Income Certified -Professional program. Follow him on Twitter @RetirementRisks.

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Where does the SECURE Act stand?

The measure, which seems to have stalled in the Senate, would eliminate stretch IRAs for some beneficiaries.

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2 financial principles that show whether clients are ready to invest

There are a couple of requirements clients should meet before they start picking stocks.

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Retirement Planning with Annuities: 3 Key Benefits

Research has shown FIAs can outperform bonds, making them a solid bond alternative.

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3 Advantages of Fixed Indexed Annuities

Research has shown FIAs can outperform bonds, making them a solid bond alternative.

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Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?

FIA sales took off shortly after the demise of the DOL fiduciary rule.

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Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?

FIA sales took off shortly after the demise of the DOL fiduciary rule.

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Three Roth conversion traps that should be avoided

Advisers need to be aware of conversion rules so not to cause extra headaches.

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Funding an HSA with an IRA

Although the ability to move funds from an IRA to an HSA is limited, it can be a valuable way to deploy IRA funds.

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The No. 1 thing holding advisers back from success

Studies show that self-confidence goes hand in hand with being successful.

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Can HSAs flip the script on retirement health care expenses?

The accounts come with powerful tax advantages, but not many people use HSAs, and even fewer use them in the optimal manner.