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3 Essential RMD Tips Every Boomer Needs to Know

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 Retirement account distributions can pose challenges for older individuals unprepared to start using their saved funds.
 
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 Some tax-favored retirement plans do not require minimum distributions.
 
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 Setting aside funds for retirement through an IRA or 401(k) might lead to significant tax benefits. You not only avoid taxation on this portion of your earnings now but also benefit from tax-free growth within these accounts. Taxes will be due solely upon withdrawing money from your savings later in life.


 However, there’s a drawback to setting aside funds for retirement in an IRA or 401(k). At some point, you will be obligated to begin withdrawing money from your account through what are known as required minimum distributions (RMDs).


 For certain individuals, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) pose no challenge. Suppose you must withdraw $12,000 annually from your IRA according to your account value and projected lifespan, yet this sum was already intended to meet your living expenses; thus, there’s no concern involved.


 However, for older individuals who do not require those funds, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) can be troublesome. They might not only lead to an unexpected tax liability but also reduce the amount of money available to accumulate in a way that offers tax advantages.


 Nevertheless, with adequate financial planning, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) can cease to be an issue. If you're feeling anxious about taking RMDs upon retiring, here are three key points you ought to understand regarding these distributions.

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 1. These rules do not pertain to Roth 401(k)s anymore.
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 In the past, Roth IRAs were the sole tax-favored retirement plans allowing seniors to avoid required minimum distributions (RMDs). However, it’s important to recognize that Roth 401(k)s also no longer enforce these RMD requirements.


 This is beneficial since Roth IRAs come with income restrictions, whereas Roth 401(k)s do not. Therefore, if your earnings exceed the limit for a Roth IRA yet your employer offers a retirement plan with a Roth option, you’re still able to proceed.


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 2. There's no requirement for them to be used.
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 A common misunderstanding is that Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) compel you to deplete your retirement savings annually. While it’s correct that failing to withdraw RMDs from a tax-favored account can result in significant fines, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does not mandate how you use these distributions. You have control over whether you choose to spend them or not.


 If you find yourself financially secure enough not to rely on these funds for daily costs, you could opt to withdraw your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and channel them into a taxable investment account instead. Alternatively, you might choose to create a certificate of deposit (CD) staircase at an institution providing competitive returns. In this case, remember that any profits or interests generated will not benefit from favorable taxation. However, having those extra funds available means you retain the flexibility to continue expanding your wealth without feeling pressured to allocate it towards particular expenditures.

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 3. Giving them away might wipe out your tax liability.
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 The primary issue with Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) is that retirees often find themselves obligated to pay taxes on withdrawals they might not require. However, it’s not guaranteed that these RMDs will result in a significant tax liability for you.


 If you contribute your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) to charity through what’s called a qualified charitable distribution, you can avoid taxation. However, the crucial point is to direct your RMD payment straight to an eligible nonprofit, rather than withdrawing the funds yourself and subsequently issuing a separate donation check.


 Retirees often face Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), yet these distributions do not always disrupt their financial situation later in life. You can adopt strategies to prevent having RMDs altogether. However, should such measures fail, there are methods to handle your RMDs effectively and profitably. Additionally, seeking advice from a financial consultant could prove beneficial in handling both your RMDs and the potential taxes tied to them.

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3 Essential RMD Tips Every Boomer Needs to Know

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Key Points Retirement account distributions can pose challenges for older individuals unprepared to start using their saved funds. Some tax-favored retirement pla…

56歳、貯金8000万円。子どもの老後も面倒を見なければと考えると、どれだけ稼いでも足りない気がします

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 子どもの老後のことを考えると、どれだけ稼いでも足りない気がします
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 皆さんから寄せられた家計の悩みにお答えする、その名も「マネープランクリニック」。


 今回のご相談者は、56歳の会社経営者の方。元夫から会社の経営を引き継ぎ、赤字から立て直したとのこと。お子さんの将来のお金と老後について悩んでいます。ファイナンシャル・プランナーの深野康彦さんがアドバイスします。


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 たまさぶろうさん


 女性／会社経営／56歳


 関東／持ち家（一戸建て）


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 ▼家族構成
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 子ども2人（大学生）


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 ▼相談内容
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 数年前にDV夫と離婚しました。元夫が放漫経営で借りた1億円近い借金の肩代わりをすることが離婚の条件でした。


 気に入らないことがあれば、どなりちらし家のものを壊す元夫と、離婚さえできればお金のことは後から考え自分で自己破産手続きをすればいいと思い、債務超過の会社を引き継いで借金を背負いました。


 当初は毎月の赤字と多額の借金に思い悩み鬱病を発症し、死ぬことばかり考えていました。子どものために生きなければと踏ん張り、新規事業を立ち上げたことが功を奏して、会社は大きく黒字転換しました。借金もほぼ完済し、ある程度の資産もできましたが、子どもたちの将来が気がかりで心が休まることがありません。


 子どもは2人とも発達障害があり、社会人として適応していけるのか、適応できない場合、子どもの老後まで含めて私が面倒を見なければと考えると、どれだけ稼いでも足りない気がしてくるのです。


 子ども名義の預金はNISAで長期運用を考えており、投資先は全世界株式型の投信と、かなり長期の投資ができるため新興国の投資信託なども10％程度組み込もうと考えていますが、正解がわかりません。


 小さな会社なのでいつ業績が悪化するかも予測はできないため、好調な今のうちに事業売却することも検討しており、売却した場合に税金などを引いて手元に残るお金は1億3000万円ほどと、現在役員社宅としている会社所有の家を現物支給（資産価値8000万円ほど）されることになると思います。


 老後は75歳くらいで高齢者向けマンションなどに移り、マンションのコミュニティーで参加できるサークル活動などをして気楽に過ごしたいです。入居時のまとまったお金とは別に、毎月30万円程度の利用料含む生活費を、年金＋個人年金＋株や投資信託の配当金で賄えるようにしたいです。所有しているマンションの家賃収入はアテにしていません。築年数が古く、駅から遠く立地が良くないため、ころ合いを見計らって売ってしまったほうが良いと考えていますが、そのあたりもアドバイスいただきたいです。


 あまり一般的なケースではなく、どなたかの参考になるような話ではないかもしれませんが、どうか深野先生に相談させていただきたく、よろしくお願い申し上げます。


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 たまさぶろうさんの家計収支データは図表のとおりです。


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 ▼家計収支データ補足
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 （1）ボーナスの使い道


 ・保険の年払い10万円


 ・家電等の大きな買い物や予備費として50万円


 ・旅行・レジャー費50万円


 ・固定資産税45万円


 ・株や投資信託を購入し、残れば貯蓄


 （2）貯蓄・投資について


 データ以外に子ども名義貯蓄が1130万円、子ども名義の株・投信が550万円などがある。


 （3）家計収支について


 ・毎月の収支は、家計簿なども付けておらず、必要な分だけ使い、残った分は普通預金に貯まっていきます。特に特別な支出はありませんが、衝動的に30万～40万円程度の服やカバンを購入してしまいます。


 ・通信費は会社負担です。また、車も2台所有しておりますが、維持費やガソリン代などすべて会社負担です。


 ・4月から第1子が家を離れますので、食費を5万円、家族の小遣いから3万円削減できます。教育費は13万円、通院費用などが削減可能です。電気・ガス・水道料金も5000円ほど削減できます。


 （4）住居費について


 会社にて購入した一戸建てを役員社宅として利用しており、月5万円を家賃として会社に支払っています。


 ・購入価格／1億円


 ・ローン借入額／1億円


 ・借入金利／0.7％


 ・返済期間／20年


 ・毎月返済額／45万円


 ・ローン残債／9500万円


 ・社宅固定資産税は32万円、火災保険不明。いずれも会社負担


 ○個人保有の不動産


 ・区分所有マンション2室／家賃9万円×2


 売却した場合、1室1500万円程度


 所有マンションの固定資産税は2室で21万円。自己負担


 （5）加入保険について


 保険料は合計で平均月20万円ほど（ドル建て保険は保険料が変動するため、現在の為替レートでの保険料。ボーナスからの年払い分と会社から払っている保険料を除く）。


 ◇相談者


 ①終身保険（死亡保障1000万円、50歳で払込終了、現在の解約返戻金330万円）


 ②外貨建て養老保険（65歳まで払込、満期保険金月額250ドル終身）＝保険料361.25ドル


 ※この保険に4本加入しており、65歳から月1000ドル受け取る予定ですが、2本は払い済みにして、ドル建て債券を購入しようかと検討しております。現時点で2本を払い済みにした場合、受け取れる年金額は月額680ドルほどになります。


 ③終身保険（保険金額173万円）＝払済


 ④終身医療保険（60歳まで払込、入院日額5000円、手術特約10万円、先進医療特約1000万円）＝保険料5400円


 ⑤共済＝保険料2000円


 ※以下の子どもの保険は、私が死亡した場合に、子どもに3000万円程度の保険金を残したいと思い加入しています。


 ◇第1子


 ①外貨建て保険＝払済


 現時点での解約返戻金額1万5053ドル（第1子45歳時点で2万5000ドルくらいまで増えます）


 ②外貨建て終身保険（払込期間33年、満期保険金月額200ドル、50歳で払込満了、50歳から年金開始）＝保険料114.33ドル


 ③積立利率変動型終身保険／外貨建て（主契約保険料払込期間10年間）＝保険料6142.7ドル年払い


 ④共済＝保険料2000円


 ◇第2子


 ①外貨建て保険＝払済


 現時点での解約返戻金額1万8280ドル（第2子40歳時点で2万9000ドルくらいまで増えます）


 ②外貨建て終身保険（払込期間35年、満期保険金月額200ドル、50歳で払込満了、50歳から年金開始）＝保険料119.78ドル


 ③積立利率変動型終身保険／外貨建て（主契約保険料払込期間10年間）＝保険料6142.7ドル年払い


 ④共済＝保険料1000円


 （6）子どもについて


 毎月の教育費は大学の学費です。1年分まとめて支払いますが、それを月割りした金額です。第1子は今春卒業となり、その後の教育費は月額11万円になります。


 （7）働き方について


 事業売却後、雇われ社長として60歳まで手取り40万円程度、その後パートなどで月5万円程度で65歳まで働こうと思います。また売却の際に、手取り25万円程度での65歳までの雇用を条件とすることも可能かと思います。仕事を辞めたら、英語を学んで、海外への一人旅に年に1～2回程度行きたいです。ヨーロッパの建築物や美術館を回り、75歳くらいまでは毎年行きたいと思います。


 （8）公的年金について


 現時点で132万6000円ほどです。事業売却した後も60歳までは厚生年金を支払います。年金は70歳からもらうつもりです。


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 ▼FP深野康彦の3つのアドバイス
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 アドバイス1：事業売却しても固定収入があれば、金融資産の目減りはない


 アドバイス2：払込み終了の保険以外は不要。その分を預貯金でキープする


 アドバイス3：所有不動産は早めに売却し、子どもへの財産信託という選択も


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 アドバイス1：事業売却しても固定収入があれば、金融資産の目減りはない
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 複雑なご事情を抱えながらも、よく頑張ってこられました。いただいた情報は多岐にわたりますが、今後、子ども2人の生活とご相談者のリタイア後の生活が問題ないか試算していきます。税務、会計処理の具体策は顧問税理士、会計士にご相談なさるようにお願いします。


 事業売却がいつなのか不明ですが、1年以内に売却するとして、手元に残るのが1億3000万円とのこと。これに現在の金融資産7962万円を合計すると2億962万円です。社宅としている住居を譲り受けた場合、家賃の5万円はなくなりますが、固定資産税の支払いが新たに発生しますので、住居費は年間60万円のままとします。住居については、課税対象になる可能性もありますので、税務の専門家に確認するようにしてください。


 事業売却後、雇われ社長として60歳まで働く場合の収支を整理します。


 手取り月収40万円、年間480万円。役員報酬、ボーナスの記載がありませんので、ないものとします。これに自己所有マンションの賃料収入216万円を加算して、年間696万円となります。


 支出は現在87万2000円ですが、4月から子ども1人分の生活費、教育関連費20万円が削減できます。さらに保険は毎月20万円の支払いがありますが、払い済みもしくは全納して毎月の支払いはゼロとします。都合、毎月の支出は45万2000円となります。年間で542万円、これに年間でかかる費用145万円（保険料の年払いはゼロに）を加算すると年間支出は687万円です。


 年間の収支としては、ほぼプラスマイナスゼロとなります。保険を払い済みとすれば60歳まで金融資産の2億1000万円はキープしたままということです。


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 アドバイス2：払込み終了の保険以外は不要。その分を預貯金でキープする
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 保険についても整理します。ご相談者の保険のうち、すでに払込みが終了しているものはそのままで問題ありませんが、それ以外の保険については、見直しが必要です。事業売却した後は、保険料の払込みが難しくなります。金融資産から取り崩して払込みを続けるという考え方もあるでしょうが、その分はキャッシュで持っていたほうが、いざというときに動かしやすいとも考えられます。


 もしも継続するのであれば、残りの保険料を全納してしまったほうが、資産管理としてはすっきりします。4本分でおそらく2000万円ほどだと思われますが、家計から出すのではなく、現在の金融資産の振替と考えたらいかがでしょうか。医療保険と共済は不要です。預貯金で賄うことができるからです。


 子ども2人の保険に関しては、解約もしくは払い済みにして、今後の保険料の支払いをなくすことです。これまでも子どもへの役員報酬から保険料を支払っていたとのことですから、事業売却後は保険料の支払いができません。加入している保険は外貨建てであり、為替の影響を受けます。


 さらに申し上げると、保険で3000万円程度のお金を残したいというご希望ですが、お子さんのご事情を考慮すると、保険の手続きなど複雑なものよりも現預金で残されるほうがいいのではありませんか？ それだけの金融資産があります。そこまで外貨建ての保険や外貨建ての金融資産にこだわらなくても、確実に残せる方法を検討してみてください。


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 アドバイス3：所有不動産は早めに売却し、子どもへの財産信託という選択も
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 60歳以降は毎月5万円程度の収入を得るとしたら年間60万円。一方支出は、子どもの教育費などのコストがなくなっていますので、年間600万円ほどとします。不足分の540万円は70歳まで金融資産で対応すると10年で5400万円の取り崩しですが、それでも1億5600万円が残ります。


 70歳まで公的年金の受給を繰り下げると、42％増となります。現在の見込み額が132万円。65歳で140万円程度になっているとすると、70歳まで繰り上げた場合、198万円になります。手取りで165万円程度でしょうか。年間の生活コストに変化がなければ不足額は440万円ほど。75歳までの5年間で2200万円を使い、金融資産は1億3400万円です。この先は、高齢者施設に入居して、趣味を楽しみたいということですので、資産の範囲でご希望の施設を選ばれるといいでしょう。


 自宅、所有マンションは、できれば早めに売却することをおすすめします。マンションは子どもが使う予定を考慮したとしても、経年すればするほど評価額は下がっていく可能性もあります。現在自宅の評価は8000万円、所有マンションは2戸で3000万円、合計1億1000万円を見込めるということですから、早めにキャッシュアウトして子どものために財産信託をされておかれてもいいのではないでしょうか？ ご相談者になにかあっても財産を子どもたちに残せる方法を検討してみてください。お子さんの状態によっては成年後見制度の利用も必要になるのかもしれません。


 最終的にはご相談者がお決めになることですが、お子さんの状況を考えると、外貨建ての保険や外貨建ての金融商品、不動産を残しておられると、将来的に相続が発生した場合の手続きが心配になります。あまり複雑なことは考えず、保険で資産を残すのであれば相続税の非課税範囲内に留め可能な限り、現金化しやすいもの、または現預金で資産を残しておかれるといいでしょう。


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 相談者「たまさぶろう」さんから寄せられた感想
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 今回深野先生に診断をいただき、外貨建て金融商品や保険、不動産などを整理していき、シンプルな形で子どもに引き継ぐことが大切であると気づきました。また財産信託についても調べてみて検討していくようにいたします。共済や医療保険など惰性で続けていた保険も含め、しっかりと整理していきます。そうすることで、自分の際限のない悩みもひとつずつ解消されていくように思います。


 深野先生をはじめ、マネープランクリニックのスタッフの方々にも私の相談に親身に対応していただいたことを感謝いたします。ありがとうございました。


 教えてくれたのは……深野 康彦さん


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5 Signs You’re Wasting Money by Keeping Too Much in Your Checking Account

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 Holding excessive funds in your checking account might result in losing potential interest and growth opportunities.
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 <li>
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 High-return savings accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs), and investment accounts are more advantageous for your money over the long term.
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 Everybody enjoys spotting a substantial amount in their checking account — yet at what point does that sum become excessively large?


 Holding onto excessive things in your
 checking account
 Isn't optimal for these two reasons: Firstly, readily available funds may tempt you into spending them. Secondly, since checking accounts typically do not generate significant interest—or none at all—your cash won’t increase over time. Storing excessive amounts in your checking account might result in missing out on potential earnings, however small they may be.


 Financial advisor Marci Bair from
 Bair Financial Planning
 In San Diego suggests that for individuals with a consistent salary, she advises maintaining "roughly two months' worth of living costs" in their checking account at all times.


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<h2>
 1. There isn't a strategy in place for your savings.
</h2>

 If you lack a financial strategy, you might find yourself with cash idle in your checking account, ready for unforeseen expenses. This approach won’t help you accumulate wealth effectively.


 Rather than doing nothing, choose the amount you want to allocate towards each of your financial objectives, and establish automated transfers from your checking account to your savings, retirement, and investment accounts every month.


 A strategy can assist in turning your aspirations into real achievements, enabling you to set aside the necessary funds while allocating the remainder towards various objectives and substantial expansion possibilities.

<h2>
 2. You've already filled your emergency fund.
</h2>

 A clear indication that you have more than enough wealth begins with something positive: You've successfully assembled a complete set of assets.
 emergency fund
 , and you still have some funds remaining. An emergency reserve should consist of roughly six months’ worth of living costs kept in a secure yet accessible place, such as a
 high-yield savings account
 .


 Once this account is established, it might be tempting to keep any extra funds in your checking account. However, Bair suggests alternative approaches for utilizing the money. He recommends transferring the remainder into
 CDs
 "And then to a well-balanced investment portfolio," she explains.

<h2>
 3. You have overlooked other monetary objectives, such as planning for your retirement.
</h2>

 It’s one matter to overlook financial objectives when funds are scarce. However, it becomes quite different when you ignore those same goals even though you possess the means to work towards achieving them. If your savings and
 retirement accounts
 If they aren’t increasing, yet your checking account balance is going up, you might be facing an issue.


 If your checking account balance is increasing while your IRA,
 401(k)
 , or your savings account isn’t growing, you might be keeping an excessive amount of funds in your checking account. Thanks to
 compound interest
 Time is crucial when it comes to saving for retirement (and, indeed, any type of savings). If you possess funds available for saving, you should place them in an account where they can start benefiting you at the earliest opportunity.


 Think about arranging for automated transfers from your checking account or having money directly withdrawn from your salary to work towards your financial objectives.

<h2>
 4. You're letting chances slip away.
</h2>

 If you maintain a substantial balance in your checking account yet fail to utilize benefits such as your employer’s 401(k) matching contribution, you may be keeping excess funds idle. The match, which involves your company contributing an equal amount up to a specific percent, essentially amounts to free money. Redirecting those additional funds from your checking account into your retirement account could prove more beneficial for your future finances.


 Perhaps you haven't looked into another type of savings or investment account such as a Health Savings Account (HSA). This is a tax-advantaged account designed for qualifying health-related expenditures; funds can be carried forward annually and utilized later for additional retirement savings. If you have a high-deductible healthcare plan, you qualify for this option. Having extra cash in an HSA could contribute more effectively towards accumulating wealth compared to leaving it in your checking account.

<h2>
 5. You're concerned about losing potential earnings.
</h2>

 According to the FDIC, the typical checking account boasts an interest rate of 0.07%. This figure is significantly below what you'd usually find with a high-yield savings account.


 Moreover, this pale in significance when compared to the typical 10% yearly gain from the stock market, which implies that funds held in a retirement account or similar long-term investment vehicle might expand further. Opting to keep your money in a checking account may result in missed opportunities for greater accumulation. Should this situation make you uneasy, then it’s advisable to consider relocating those funds.


 Bair mentions, “I have customers who believe their balance in their checking account isn’t excessive,” but adds, “once these same individuals realize the minimal interest rates being offered versus potential earnings from higher-interest options, we typically encourage them to transfer funds accordingly.”


 
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 It's officially the season when people finally tackle tasks they've been postponing. For countless Americans, this involves addressing their financial situations.


 If you've been avoiding
 funding your 401(k)
 When starting a brokerage account, remember that many people face similar situations. About 48% of American adults—almost half—are reported as having no investment assets at all, according to recent data.
 2024 survey from Janus Henderson
 .


 For many, the rationale for postponing investment seems straightforward: It appears overly complicated.


 It's a pattern of thinking that, if not overcome, could cripple many young people financially, says Amos Nadler, founder of
 Prof of Wall Street
 and holds a Ph.D. in behavioral finance along with neuroeconomics.


 He explains this phenomenon as 'complexity aversion,' which represents the primary obstacle to accumulating wealth for individuals not involved in financial markets or those who haven't invested previously.


 This cognitive bias might be causing you to lose cash.

<h4>
 The significance of conquering reluctance towards complex issues
</h4>

 At its core, individuals who delay tackling crucial financial responsibilities share similar concerns with those reluctant to begin an exercise regimen—they fear making errors or feeling silly.


 As someone might admit their lack of knowledge about complex gym machinery with "I have no clue how this stuff operates," a financially avoidant individual could express similar feelings by saying, “This is way beyond me,” according to Nadler. They might add, “Math and finances aren’t really my strong suit.”


 Experiencing such feelings about money is strongly linked to another prevalent cognitive bias called
 risk aversion
 Basically, you're not just worried about making mistakes, but also concerned about potentially losing the resources you've worked hard to build up. Since the fear of loss often overshadows the satisfaction derived from growing your wealth, this keeps you stationary.


 The urge is, “I’ve put in the effort to earn this money, and I prefer playing safe. It’s better for me to simply receive the cash,” explains Nadler. “Even though I’m aware that inflation is eroding my savings, the markets are too unpredictable right now, which makes me cautious.”


 However, the necessity of beginning investments—particularly for younger individuals—goes further than just keeping pace with inflation. Delaying this specific financial task means missing out on something numerous experts refer to as your
 most valuable asset
 : time.


 The longer you remain in the investment market, the more opportunity your funds have to increase through compound interest. Each year you put off entering the market could mean losing out on thousands of dollars in potential wealth accumulation for your future.


 Play around with an
 online compounding interest calculator
 , and you might find that staying out of the game for just a couple of years could significantly impact your earnings over time.


 Imagine a scenario where someone begins investing $200 monthly into their retirement fund at the age of 20, assuming they achieve an average yearly return of 8%. When this individual reaches 67 years old for retirement, they will accumulate approximately $1.25 million. However, if they start contributing at 25 under identical circumstances, their savings would amount to roughly $830,000 upon retiring. Should they delay starting until turning 30, then at retirement age, they’d only amass around $547,000.

<h4>
 How to overcome reluctance towards complex tasks
</h4>

 Therefore, how does one begin? You might consider opening a brokerage account or funding your own retirement account, like an IRA.
 Accomplishing this involves only a handful of simple steps.
 .


 However, if your employer provides a workplace retirement plan like a 401(k), joining might be an equally straightforward approach to begin saving. You can set aside a portion of your earnings automatically from every pay stub towards this account and choose one or multiple mutual funds for your investment mix.


 These plans typically include affordable, broadly diversified choices like index and target-date funds, providing investors with access to substantial portions of the market.


 
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 Even though interest rates might be decreasing, it’s not advisable to dismiss high-yield savings accounts. Ultimately, the key is maintaining purchasing power over inflation. At present, the inflation rate in the U.S. stands below 3%. Therefore, if a high-yield account yields more than 3%, you will effectively counteract inflation, ensuring your funds maintain their value.


 
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 2. CD certificate
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 When you come across a sum of money that won’t be needed anytime soon, investing it in a certificate of deposit (CD) presents itself as yet another straightforward method to safeguard your funds. These accounts often provide attractive interest rates without compromising the safety of your savings. Moreover, should you fret over committing your cash to a long-term investment via a CD, rest assured that these products span various durations ranging from just three months up to ten years based upon different banking entities.


 
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 3. Money Market Account (MMA)
</h2>

 Rates on
 money market accounts
 remains impressively high. An MMA combines the characteristics of both checking and savings accounts, offering interest on your balance while providing quick access to your funds. Additionally, some MMAs include a debit card along with check-writing capabilities.


 Based on your financial institution, you might be able to utilize your Money Market Account for routine transactions such as paying bills via the internet and withdrawing cash at an ATM.

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 4. Treasury notes
</h2>

 Government-backed treasury notes serve as secure investments and are seen as a safe place for your funds. These notes come with maturity periods ranging from two to ten years and distribute interest twice annually.
 U.S. banks
 Don’t provide Treasury notes; rather, buy them directly from TreasuryDirect.gov.

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 5. Fixed annuity
</h2>

 Fixed annuities are agreements made with insurance firms that provide a set interest rate over a certain duration. As an illustration, you could secure a consistent 5% return by keeping your funds within the annuity for three years.


 Fixed annuities can offer additional retirement funds, tax-deferred expansion, and the possibility of transferring wealth to your beneficiaries. Typically, insurance providers demand a starting investment of at least $5,000 for acquiring an annuity; however, this threshold might be reduced if the initial contribution is within an IRA account.


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Here's How Much You Can Stash in Your Canadian TFSA

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 If you're a Canadian investor, you've probably come across
 Tax-Free Savings Account
 (TFSA) – a robust instrument designed to enhance your financial standing without the burden of tax obligations on your returns. However, did you ponder over how substantial your savings could be inside your TFSA had you consistently contributed since its inception? This outcome may astound you, particularly with strategic investments involved. We'll delve into the highest permissible contribution limit along with the possible expansion within a TFSA.

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-much-can-you-contribute-to-your-tfsa">
 What amount can you put into your Tax-Free Savings Account?
</h2>

 For Canadians who became eligible to participate in a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) starting from 2009 (that includes individuals who were at least 18 years old that year) and haven’t made any withdrawals yet, the total contribution limit by 2025 would be $102,000. Below is an outline of the yearly contribution caps:
 - [Year] - [Contribution Limit]
 - ...
 - 2025 - $102,000


 In 2024, the yearly maximum contribution limit stands at $7,000, with this figure being adjusted annually according to changes in inflation and then rounded off to the closest multiple of $500. Each January 1st, your available contribution space resets, enabling you to deposit the entire sum for that particular year anew. However, what truly sets apart the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is its remarkable feature:
 your investments grow tax-free
 This encompasses interest, dividends, and capital gains, which makes it an excellent instrument for accumulating wealth gradually over the long term.

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-power-of-long-term-investing-in-your-tfsa">
 The power of long-term investing in your TFSA
</h2>

 A great strategy to get the most out of your TFSA is to focus on investments aimed at long-term expansion. The greater
 time
 your investments have to grow, the more your TFSA can
 compound
 . Letâ€™s imagine youâ€™ve been contributing the maximum allowable amount since 2009, and your investments delivered the average 10-year Canadian stock market (using
 
 iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF
 
 as a proxy) return of 8.8% per year, your TFSA wealth would have doubled. By this year, your total contributions of $102,000 would have grown to around $209,996 — all within the tax-free umbrella of your TFSA. This shows the power of compound growth over time. But what if you have
 picked winning stocks
 ?

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-high-growth-stocks-to-boost-your-tfsa-wealth">
 High-growth stocks to boost your TFSA wealth
</h2>

 While investing in a solid, broad-market fund like the XIU is a good strategy, some high-growth stocks have the potential to skyrocket within a TFSA. Letâ€™s look at two prime examples of Canadian stocks that could turn your TFSA into a wealth-building machine.


 
 Constellation Software
 
 (
 TSX:CSU
 ) is one of the best examples of a Canadian growth stock. Over the last decade, the top tech stock has delivered annualized returns of over 28%, turning an initial investment of $1,000 into approximately $12,338. The company specializes in acquiring and managing vertical market software businesses, providing stable, recurring revenue streams. Thanks to its excellent capital allocation, disciplined acquisition strategy, and niche market focus, Constellation has achieved remarkable growth. Investors looking for reliable, long-term growth should find Constellation Software a solid pick for their long-term TFSA portfolio.


 Another stock to consider is
 
 goeasy
 
 (
 TSX:GSY
 ), a leader in Canadian non-prime lending. Despite a 27% pullback triggered by macroeconomic concerns like the U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade war, goeasy has delivered impressive returns — nearly 25% annualized over the past decade. The companyâ€™s focus on underserved customers has allowed it to build a loyal base and generate consistent revenue and profit growth. With a discounted valuation today and strong prospects for future growth, goeasy is an attractive idea for investors looking to add high-growth stocks to their TFSA.

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-foolish-investor-takeaway-your-tfsa-has-limitless-potential">
 The Foolish investor takeaway: Your TFSA has limitless potential
</h2>

 While the contribution limits for a TFSA are capped, the growth potential inside the account is limitless — provided you make smart investment choices. By contributing the maximum allowed each year and strategically investing in high-growth stocks, your TFSA can be a powerful tool for building wealth over the long term. Whether you choose a diversified ETF or individual
 growth stocks
 like Constellation Software and goeasy, the key is to stay focused on long-term returns and let the power of
 compound growth
 work in your favour.


 The post
 Here’s the Maximum Amount Canadians Could Have in a TFSA
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 What level of income would you need to achieve financial security?


 DIWIDA's Global Financial Security Survey: Your Money
 conducted by SurveyMonkey
 Recently posed this very question globally, and here's what was shared:
 disclosed insights into how individuals across various nations view their financial situations
 .


 Ask the same to
 Steve Adcock
 , and he might dispute the assumption.


 "The concept of financial security isn’t tied to how much you earn,” explains the 42-year-old to DIWIDAMake It. “For me, financial security means having enough time.”


 Adcock states that he achieved financial stability in 2016 at the age of 35 after retiring from his corporate position with approximately $900,000. Subsequent growth in the stock market increased this amount to more than $1 million.


 He explains that security wasn’t derived from how much money was saved, but rather from the liberty it provided—being able to lead his life as desired without depending on a regular income. After his spouse retired the next year, they embarked on an adventure, spending three years traversing the nation in their Airstream trailer.


 I definitely experienced a more modest lifestyle back then. Our expenses were significantly lower compared to what they are today," explains Adcock. "It was actually the initial period during which I felt truly economically stable, implying that we didn’t need to continue working indefinitely.

<h4>
 Securing your building by saving and investing
</h4>

 To be precise, a better salary certainly aids in attaining financial stability—but it isn’t everything, according to Adcock.


 He states, 'Even with an annual income of $200,000, if your expenses amount to $180,000 per year, financial security remains elusive.'


 Back in 2014, when Adcock along with his spouse was earning an aggregate yearly salary of $220,000, he mentions that they managed to save approximately 70% of their total earnings. They then channeled these savings into robust investment strategies for both retirement funds and brokerage accounts.


 He remarks, “I’d say our savings rate bordered on being extremely high.” Nevertheless, he adds, “I despised what I was doing. I just wanted to get out of there as quickly as I could.”


 If your goal is to achieve financial security, you don’t necessarily have to reach such an elevated savings target. At the very least, begin by
 building an emergency fund
 A significant portion of Americans —
 44%, according to Bankrate
 —they mentioned they were unable to cover a $1,000 emergency using their savings.


 As Adcock points out, this is exactly what financial insecurity looks like.


 Money experts typically suggest setting aside funds enough to cover three to six months of living costs for unexpected situations. After achieving this, consider increasing the duration for which your savings could support you.


 "As you reach the point where you can envision living for one year, then five years, and eventually ten years — that’s when the real excitement begins," according to Adcock.


 Viewing financial stability in this manner enables you to see money not merely as something to amass, but rather as a resource for supporting the aspects of your life that matter most to you. An individual who has saved up funds equivalent to one year’s living costs might choose to embark on a break from their regular routine to work on a personal endeavor they're passionate about. Conversely, someone who has amassed savings covering ten years’ expenditures may feel empowered to venture into launching the entrepreneurial venture they have long envisioned.


 For individuals aiming for early retirement, the main objective is to create an investment portfolio substantial enough to sustain withdrawals indefinitely.


 Even for someone like Adcock, who continues to earn an income from ventures such as
 his website
 , newsletter and latest book suggest that attaining the highest tier of financial stability typically involves having the option to choose when and how one works, instead of ceasing work altogether.


 At present, I’d apply the term 'retired' somewhat flexibly. While we may not fully align with traditional retirement, we undeniably enjoy financial independence. Our finances are completely secured," he explains. "There’s no pressure for us to engage in specific activities. However, it feels great to pursue ventures that appear intriguing and observe where they lead.


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