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Carla Fried

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Our retirement system is way too confusing, and committing to saving money today that you wonโ€™t use for decades is not exactly easy either. I specialize in explaining the how and why of retirement planning so consumers can make confident choices and get on with their lives. My work has appeared in Money magazine, Consumer Reports, Bloomberg.com, CNBC.com, and The New York Times.

  • Should You Buy A QLAC To Reduce RMDs?

    One dubious reward for doing a great job with your retirement savings is bigger tax bills in retirement. Even if you donโ€™t need to take money out of your carefully funded retirement accounts, the feds insist that once you turn...
    Should You Buy A QLAC To Reduce RMDs?

  • Roth Conversion: Move Your Money To A Roth Account

    The more money youโ€™ve saved in an individual retirement account or a 401(k), the more you might want to consider a Roth conversion. Why a Roth conversion? There are a few good reasons, chief among them managing taxes and required...
    Roth Conversion: Move Your Money To A Roth Account

About

Our retirement system is way too confusing, and committing to saving money today that you wonโ€™t use for decades is not exactly easy either. I specialize in explaining the how and why of retirement planning so consumers can make confident choices and get on with their lives. My work has appeared in Money magazine, Consumer Reports, Bloomberg.com, CNBC.com, and The New York Times.