Should I Convert My IRA to a Roth for My Disabled Child?

Takeaways If you have a child with a disability, there are several advantages to converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. These benefits include tax-free withdrawals that will last over the course of your child’s lifetime. The sooner you complete the Roth...

Feds Examine Policies Affecting People With Disabilities

In October 2024, the National Council on Disability (NCD) released its annual progress report on national disability policy. The report covers developments in disability policy and law from the past year. It highlights recent advancements as well as ongoing...

A Comparison of Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts

A special needs trust (SNT) and an Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account each provide a tax-free way for people with disabilities to save money. Both options provide a mechanism for saving money and protecting resources that ensures the disabled individual...

Navigating the military-to-civilian transition

Last week, we asked our LinkedIn network what financial questions were keeping them up at night.  While we received a nice collection of topics via email that will provide fodder for future posts, we received one that was particularly relevant after a personal...

Military: SGLI and SOES Beneficiary Designations

SERVICEMEMBERS’ GROUP LIFE INSURANCE (SGLI) Beneficiary Designation If you are a military member with SGLI, please take a moment to read this public service announcement. Last week I spoke with an Air Force squadron commander about SOES (SGLI Online Enrollment...