Contribution Limits and Planning

Contribution Limits and Planning

Contribution Limits This is the time of year when we look for tax deductions and plan for next year. Planning our IRA and Solo 401(k) is part of the process. Remember your Solo 401(k) plan must be set up by December 31st to make 2022 contributions, whereas, your IRA...
Why Consider a Roth Conversion NOW

Why Consider a Roth Conversion NOW

Why Consider a Roth Conversion NOW Thinking of doing a Roth Conversion with your Check Book IRA or your Solo 401(k)? Here are Five Reasons to Convert Now. This was written by Steve Sheppherd, founder of Check Book IRA and current CEO of IRA Valuations, LLC. Only wait...
Hold on to your Assets!

Hold on to your Assets!

Hold on to your Assets! by Peter Rizzo I ran the article below a couple of years ago, but after the news about the FTX exchange, I thought it was apropos to run it again. One of the benefits of self-managed accounts like Check Book IRA, LLCs, and our Solo 401(k)’s, is...
Highlights of Changes for Contribution Limits for 2023

Highlights of Changes for Contribution Limits for 2023

Highlights of Changes for Contribution Limits for 2023 by Peter Rizzo Remember that if you are contemplating a Solo 401(k) the plan mut be set up by December 31st for a 2022 contribution.  The below should help you for your planning of 2023. The contribution limit for...
Why the Solo 401(k) is the Best Solution

Why the Solo 401(k) is the Best Solution

Why the Solo 401(k) is the Best Solution by Peter Rizzo This is the time of year where business owners or 1099 contractors should decide the best plan to put money away for retirement.  Even though a SEP IRA is the most used plan in the financial industry, we believe...
Making the Best Out of a Disaster

Making the Best Out of a Disaster

Making the Best Out of a Disaster by Peter Rizzo We have many clients that were affected by Hurricane Ian. Our hearts go out to them, for some of America’s most beautiful areas were left destroyed or in need of major repair. For those of you that have investments that...