by Claudia Mott | Jun 4, 2021 | Non-Qualified Annuity, Qualified Annuity, Roth IRA
Q. I’m 67 and I have a small annuity. Is it worth switching it to a Roth IRA at this stage? I still add to the annuity. — Investor A. There are several issues that come into play here. You didn’t say whether this is your only savings or what other kinds of retirement... 
by Claudia Mott | Sep 25, 2020 | 401(K), 401(K) Rollover, IRA, IRA Rollover, Retirement
Q. I left my retirement funds in the 401(k) of my previous employer. It’s invested very conservatively, so I haven’t lost much since 2008 but I haven’t gained much either. Is there any advantage – or any reason – to move the money to an IRA? For all... 
by Claudia Mott | May 22, 2020 | IRA, Retirement
Q. I was going to start withdrawing from my retirement savings after I turn 70 on June 15, 2020, but heard that the required age for withdrawals is now 72. I have $1,234 per month from Social Security. Should I let the retirement money grow? — Retired A. You’re... 
by Claudia Mott | Aug 8, 2019 | 401(K), IRA, Pensions, Retirement
Q. Since many millenials are working for companies offering no pensions, would it be wise to get an annuity that could act like a pension? — Wish I had one A. There are very few pensions to find these days. You’ll still see them for public sector employees, but fewer... 
by Claudia Mott | Jul 11, 2019 | IRA, Roth IRA
Q. I have a question regarding the Roth IRA five-year rule. If I contributed $1,000 for five consecutive years, from 2010 to 2015, can I withdraw the full $5,000 plus gains in 2015 without penalty or do I need to wait until 2019 to withdraw the 2014 contribution? —...