Money Mentors Gary Mattson

Certain changes are on hold when it comes to inherited retirement accounts, so if you've been the recipient of someone's IRA, 401(k) or other account in the last few years, you'll want to catch this week's episode. Laurel & Taylor also discuss an important May 17th deadline for taxpayers - and this one could help put more money in your pocket! Need some help with the tax rules for your retirement? Check out our resources at www.MattsonFinancial.com. 

Should you retire at the top of your game - or when things are on the decline career-wise or health-wise? Making that decision is a struggle, even for top athletes like Tiger Woods. This week, Laurel & Gerald discuss some of the non-financial factors that go into that decision. Plus, we'll preview our May First Friday event. Find the details at www.MattsonFinancial.com. 

Now that you've (hopefully) filed your taxes for last year, don't file that tax return away just yet. This week, Laurel & Gerald discuss what it can show you about how to plan for a more tax-efficient future. We also discuss the 3 tax buckets - and how to get more into that tax-free bucket for retirement. Curious about your retirement tax bill? Click the calculator at www.MattsonFinancial.com. 

Every time you save a dollar into a traditional retirement account versus a Roth, you're making a decision about paying taxes now vs. later in retirement. But which strategy makes sense for you? And why would you want to pay now versus later? Laurel & Taylor dive into this topic this week, as well as some of the more unusual tax deductions the IRS has allowed over the years. Have questions about tax planning for retirement? Connect with our team for a chat at www.MattsonFinancial.com. 

As the market surges, so does the number of 401(k) millionaires. If you're one of them, how do you keep what you have and continue growing that pot of money? And what if you don't have a million in savings? Can you still make retirement work? Laurel & Gerald discuss the million-dollar pitfalls and opportunities on this week's episode. Check out more about our 401(k) resources at www.Mattson401k.com. 

Some politicians are floating the idea of raising the retirement age for Social Security. But if they follow through, what would that mean to you? Laurel dives into the details this week to explain the pros & cons. We'll also discuss how your basketball picks this time of year may also correlate with how you pick your investments. Check out more resources for your retirement at www.MattsonFinancial.com.