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Must I take distributions from each of my retirement accounts?
Q. I have a 401(k) and several IRAs. Next year, I’ll have to start taking Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). Do I have to take an RMD...
By Karin Price Mueller NJMoneyHelp.com for NJ.com
Can I use my IRA to buy a vacation home in a foreign country?
Q. I am interested in buying a vacation home abroad. Can the property be considered part of a retirement portfolio such as buying it with...
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Will my retirement account stop me from getting unemployment benefits?
Q. Due to a workforce reduction, I was terminated by my former employer. Shortly after, I took my retirement account, fully funded by my...
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Why does the government want to know the value of my IRAs?
By Karin Price Mueller NJMoneyHelp.com for NJ.com States can't take back taxes on retirement accounts if you move away. Q. My wife and I...
By Karin Price Mueller NJMoneyHelp.com for NJ.com
How do I value these IRAs for tax purposes?
Q. I have three separate retirement accounts held at a single brokerage firm. The first is a traditional IRA on which I paid New Jersey...
By Karin Price Mueller NJMoneyHelp.com for NJ.com
I'm trying to save on taxes. Can I deduct losses against my IRA's gains?
The rules for IRAs are strict, but they can help with long-term gains. (pixabay.com) Q. If I close my IRA by converting the funds to a...