Fall Items to Check Off Your List
With fall fast approaching, it’s time to take care of a few things before year end that can also set you up for the start of next year.
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- Retirement contributions and withdrawals – Just as it’s important to make the necessary contributions to your retirement plan based on your financial plan, you must also take your required minimum distribution (RMD) by December 31 to avoid any penalties if above age 72 or own an inherited IRA. The Merriman Client Services team is hard at work making sure these are all completed for clients. Contributions: The deadline for 2021 Roth IRA and Traditional IRA contributions is April 15, 2022.
For most people, a successful retirement means finding a way to ensure their money outlasts them. Achieving this goal is usually done by saving enough money and then creating a practical and sustainable budget. Unexpected and unplanned costs can jeopardize this, so it’s important to have the right insurance to provide protection against the unknown. One type that’s changed in recent years is long-term care insurance (LTCi). There are different LTCi options available today, and it can seem overwhelming when trying to find the right fit. This article introduces the different types of LTCi. 
Leaving your employer to retire early or start a business can be exciting! One of the biggest challenges in either case is what to do about healthcare. Health insurance purchased on an individual market can cost more than $10,000 per year in premiums for those in their 50s and 60s. 
