John Agnew, CFA, CFP®, RICP®, CLU® John Agnew, CFA, CFP®, RICP®, CLU®

The Retirement Timing Mistake

Retiring even a day early could forfeit an entire year of 401(k) profit-sharing contributions. One conversation recently saved a client thousands of dollars. Here's the last-day rule most people never know about.

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John Agnew, CFA, CFP®, RICP®, CLU® John Agnew, CFA, CFP®, RICP®, CLU®

The Tax-Deferred Time Bomb

Large pre-tax retirement accounts create mandatory withdrawals that can push you into higher tax brackets, inflate Medicare premiums and create a tax burden for your heirs. Here's how to defuse it before it's too late.

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John Agnew, CFA, CFP®, RICP®, CLU® John Agnew, CFA, CFP®, RICP®, CLU®

The 2026 Retirement Limits

The IRS has increased 2026 retirement contribution limits across 401(k), IRA, Roth IRA and HSA accounts. Plus: the new mandatory Roth catch-up rule for high earners that takes effect this year.

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John Agnew, CFA, CFP®, RICP®, CLU® John Agnew, CFA, CFP®, RICP®, CLU®

1099-R for Mega Backdoor Roths

Owner-only Solo 401(k) administrators who do a Mega Backdoor Roth conversion need to issue their own 1099-R. Here's exactly how — including the right distribution codes, deadlines, and Form 5500-EZ rules.

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