April 15: The Deadline for Some IRA Transaction, but Not All

  By Andy Ives, CFP®, AIF® IRA Analyst April 15 is fast approaching. Not only is this the standard tax filing deadline, but it is also the deadline to complete some IRA transactions. But there is a common misconception that certain other IRA transactions can also...
Weekly Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary

Global markets rose for a second week as the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.  The two sides met in Pakistan on Saturday to negotiate an end to the war, but talks ended without a resolution.  The fragile ceasefire will be tested on Monday as markets reopen,...

The Strange RMD Rules for Ex-Spouses After a Divorce

By Ian Berger, JD IRA Analyst “Qualified domestic relations orders” (QDROs) are court orders used to divide ERISA retirement plan assets after a divorce. Normally, after a QDRO is approved by a defined contribution plan like a 401(k), the plan will establish a...