The Latest Breaking News from IRA

Government to ‘consider’ ruling in response to calls to name Stakeknife

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said the ruling on Wednesday had ‘wide-ranging implications’

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

If You're a U.S. Retiree Living in Portugal, Your Tax Plan Needs a Post-NHR Strategy ASAP

When your 10-year Non-Habitual Resident tax break ends, you could see your tax rate soar. Take steps to plan for this change well before the NHR window closes.

Kiplinger · Dec 17, 2025

7 Ways to Plan Now to Save on Medicare IRMAA Surcharges Later

Understand the critical two-year lookback period and why aggressive planning before you enroll in Medicare is the most effective way to minimize IRMAA.

Kiplinger · Dec 16, 2025

Should You Make A Roth Conversion Now Or Wait For January’s Tax Environment To Settle?

Timing is everything when it comes to Roth conversions, and right now, the financial world feels like a rollercoaster with the lights off. Tax rules, market fluctuations, and political chatter are swirling together in a way that can make anyone’s head spin. Should you convert your traditional IRA to a…

The Free Financial Advisor · Dec 13, 2025

I'm a Financial Planner for Millionaires: Here's How to Give Your Kids Cash Gifts Without Triggering IRS Paperwork

Most people can gift large sums without paying tax or filing a return, especially by structuring gifts across two tax years or splitting gifts with a spouse.

Kiplinger · Dec 13, 2025

Stakeknife: should the British government reveal the real name of its top IRA informer?

Of the countless people who provided intelligence to help the British state fight terrorism during the Troubles in Northern Ireland (1968-98), Agent Stakeknife was the best known. He had a reputation for having been involved in the most violent offences as a member of the IRA while simultaneously providing the…

The Conversation · Dec 12, 2025

Ask the Editor, December 12: IRAs, 401(k)s and RMDs

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on IRAs, 401(k)s and required minimum distributions

Kiplinger · Dec 12, 2025

Ed Slott: America’s IRA Expert and His Financial Legacy

By 2025, the retirement landscape will have only grown more challenging. Nearly 20% of the workforce is now age 65 or older, and longevity trends mean many Americans will live into their 80s. Yet, three out of four Americans still believe they may never afford to retire, underscoring the urgency…

Thousandaire · Dec 11, 2025

I'm a Tax Attorney: These Are the Year-End Tax Moves You Can't Afford to Miss

Don't miss out on this prime time to maximize contributions to your retirement accounts, do Roth conversions and capture investment gains.

Kiplinger · Dec 11, 2025

I'm an Investment Adviser: This Is the Tax Diversification Strategy You Need for Your Retirement Income

Spreading savings across three "tax buckets" — pretax, Roth and taxable — can help give retirees the flexibility to control when and how much taxes they pay.

Kiplinger · Dec 11, 2025