My 401(k) Added After-Tax Contributions & Roth In-Plan Conversions

By Lucas Casarez, CFP®

Did your employer recently announce a couple of new features? Being able to make after-tax contributions and initiate Roth in-plan conversions is a game changer! I love when these features are added to my clients’ 401(k) plans because it allows us to supercharge their retirement savings while implementing advanced tax-planning strategies that can save multiple thousands of dollars in taxes. These work best when you use them together to implement what is called a “Mega…

What to Do With Your Old 401(k) Strategy Guide

By Lucas Casarez, CFP®

You have how many old 401(k)s or retirement accounts?  It’s really easy to have multiple 401(k)s out there from previous employers and feel overwhelmed with keeping track of them.  Whether you have one or many accounts floating around out there, this guide will help you determine what your options are. Cheat Sheet Step 1.  Find Out Where Your Old Account is Held.   The easiest way to find this out is to check for an…

What the Tech is a 401(k)?: Podcast

By Lucas Casarez, CFP®

I know how overwhelming it can be to have access to a 401(k) but be intimidated that you don’t have any idea and probably not even the time to understand why you need one or how they work. After listening to this episode you’ll have a solid understanding of how your 401(k) works so that you can more confidently put yours to use. My First 401(k) Why a 401(k) is Important Power of Time and…