I did a couple hypothetical moves and calculated how much tax I would be paying in each place. Some of the results might surprise you.
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More Tax-Protected Space in 2018
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Are Your Taxes Going Up?
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Charitable Donations For The Win
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Getting Married and Taxes
Getting married soon? Congratulations! Now let’s take a look at how this will effect your taxes.
The Roth IRA Conversion Ladder
Worried about accessing your money after you’ve put it away but before you’re ready to retire? Here is one way to circumvent that and put your mind at ease.
Funding a 529 Plan Before Having Kids
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