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(23) And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.
(6) He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
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If we, as the elect of God, believe in “Christ crucified” and all that it entails (I Corinthians 1:23), then we must recognize the need for suffering and trial—to drink of the cup that God has prepared for each of us just as He did for our Savior. The apostle Peter encourages us that, if we partake in Christ’s sufferings, it will be well worth the effort at His return (I Peter 4:12-13).
We should also realize that in comparison to what was required of Christ, our cup of burden will pale in magnitude; we will only be drinking from the cup He had to empty (Matthew 11:30; Romans 12:1). While these two verses should not be taken to mean that our burdens will be undemanding, we should always keep our personal sufferings in perspective by remaining aware and appreciative of the staggering effort required for our Creator and Savior to make the sacrifices he made.
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For many people, reducing taxes is the easiest, fastest way to increase investment returns, put a retirement plan back on track, beat inflation and enhance retirement security.
Retirees and pre-retirees often leave a lot of money on the table for the IRS to scoop up because they don’t execute the key tax reduction strategies that can save thousands of dollars or more.
The prime beneficiaries of such strategies are those with significant balances in traditional IRAs or 401(k)s.
Congress provides a lot of tax breaks to encourage people to accumulate as much money as they can in tax-deferred accounts. Those tax breaks are only a mortgage.
You pay the mortgage when taking distributions from the accounts. The key is to pay those taxes at the lowest rate possible.
That’s where these strategies come in.
1. Break the #1 tax rule.
The first tax strategy most people are taught is: don’t pay a tax until you have to. In other words, maximize tax deferral. That was a good strategy when it was developed, but things have changed.
There are many reasons taxes are more likely to increase in the coming years than stay the same or decline. The federal debt and annual deficits increased dramatically the last few years.
And, as you well know, Social Security and Medicare have solvency problems.
In addition, many people don’t realize that even without tax increases their tax bills are likely to increase during their 70s and beyond because of the Stealth Taxes.
Consider paying some taxes before you must, because today’s rates are likely to be lower than future rates.
That’s especially true if your goal is to leave at least part of your tax-deferred accounts to your children or other loved ones. They’ll owe the income taxes.
The best time to consider this strategy is during the “bridge years,” the years after most people stop working and before required minimum distributions (RMDs) from IRAs and 401(k)s begin after 72.
In the bridge years, many people haven’t claimed their Social Security benefits. The bridge years aren’t the only time to consider paying some of those deferred taxes. But that’s when the greatest tax benefits are likely.
Look for opportunities to draw down tax-deferred accounts at fairly low rates today instead of leaving your accounts as targets for Congress and the Stealth Taxes.
2. Reduce future required minimum distributions.
When you have a substantial IRA or 401(k) plus other assets and sources of income, RMDs are a trap, a kind of tax time bomb. Most people in this situation distribute only the minimum required. But once RMDs kick in, the percentage of the account you must distribute each year increases.
Leaving money in the account when you’re younger and letting it grow sets you up for higher tax bills in your 70s and beyond.
You are likely to owe more taxes on Social Security benefits and have to pay higher premiums for Medicare Parts B and D. Multi-year tax planning instead of year-to-year planning often shows the benefits of drawing money from tax-deferred accounts before you must.
A simple strategy is to distribute enough from tax-deferred accounts to bring you to the top of your current tax bracket.
3. Invest the after-tax amount in a taxable account.
There’s little risk you’ll pay higher lifetime taxes this way and a good likelihood they’ll be reduced. Convert traditional retirement accounts. An alternative or additional strategy is to convert part of a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.
Future distributions to you and your heirs will be tax free.
Beneficiaries don’t have to take distributions for up to 10 years after inheriting them, so the balance can continue to compound tax free for that long.
There are no RMDs for the original owner of a Roth IRA. You pay the taxes when the conversion is made, which is at a time that’s good for you, instead of after age 72 on a schedule determined by the IRS. A conversion also is a good estate planning strategy.
You pay the taxes for your heirs. Otherwise, they’d have to pay taxes on distributions after inheriting a traditional IRA or 401(k).
4. Reposition the IRA.
Sometimes the way to maximize the after-tax value of a traditional retirement account for you and your heirs is to take distributions, pay the taxes and reposition the after-tax amount in a new vehicle.
Permanent life insurance has a cash value account that you can tap tax free if money is needed. But the main advantages of permanent life insurance are that the policy benefits are tax free to your beneficiaries and the minimum amount of benefits is guaranteed by the insurer.
The value doesn’t fluctuate with the stock market and might increase over time, depending on the policy you choose.
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When you’re charitably inclined and age 70½ or older, make at least some of your charitable contributions through qualified charitable distributions (QCDs).
A QCD is when money is transferred directly from a traditional IRA to a public charity (not a donor-advised fund, private foundation, charitable trust, or charitable annuity). The distribution is not included in your gross income for the year and counts toward your RMD, if you need to take one. QCDs are limited to $100,000 per taxpayer per year and can be made only from traditional IRAs.
6. Make charitable bequests from traditional retirement accounts.
When your estate plan includes charitable bequests, make them by naming charities as beneficiaries of your traditional IRA or 401(k). Don’t leave traditional retirement accounts to loved ones and give other assets to charities. Individuals who inherit traditional retirement accounts owe income taxes on distributions just as the original owner would have.
Beneficiaries really inherit only the after-tax amount. But a charity is a tax-exempt entity. It owes no taxes on distributions it takes as beneficiary of a traditional retirement account. Individuals receive bequests of other assets in your estate tax free. In addition, when they inherit appreciated investment assets, they increase the tax basis to the fair market value on the date you passed away.
There are no capital gains taxes on the appreciation that occurred during your lifetime. Making charitable bequests by naming charities as beneficiaries of your traditional retirement accounts maximizes your family’s after-tax wealth.
7. Name a CRT as beneficiary.
Suppose you want charity to benefit from part of your estate and want to benefit your children or other loved ones.
You’re also concerned about the spending or money management practices of one or more of your children. You want some limits on their discretion over the money.
With non-retirement assets, a good strategy would be to leave the assets in a trust for the children’s benefit. But a trust as IRA beneficiary creates some tax problems.
A good alternative is to name a charitable remainder trust (CRT) as beneficiary of the IRA. The IRA is distributed to the trust, which owes no income taxes on the distribution. The trust reinvests the distribution.
The CRT distributes income to its income beneficiaries (your children) for either a term of years or life, whichever you designate. They’ll owe taxes on the bulk of the income.
After the income period ends, the amount remaining in the trust goes to charities you named. If your estate is taxable, the estate receives a charitable deduction for the present value of the amount the charity is estimated to receive. To a better retirement,
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Editor’s note: You need an “emergency beacon”…
In a volatile market like the one we’re in today, you can’t let your emotions cloud your judgment.
That’s why Marc Chaikin – founder of our corporate affiliate Chaikin Analytics – stresses that you need the right tools in place in order to avoid falling victim to this common pitfall.
In today’s Masters Series, adapted from the December 11 and December 30 issues of the Chaikin PowerFeed daily e-letter, Marc details how his Power Gauge system can help you keep your emotions in check…
For the first three days, Brittany Farrish’s hiking trip was idyllic…
Farrish and a friend explored the Fryatt Valley of Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. And as nightfall approached on the third day, they relaxed on a glacial lake.
Some people spend a lifetime fantasizing about this type of trip.
But then… disaster struck.
As Farrish and her friend settled in for the night, they saw a flash of lightning in the distance. And as experienced hikers, they knew the area was suffering from a drought.
Still, it was time for bed. And a storm in the distance wouldn’t ruin their adventure.
That all changed by morning, though…
Farrish awoke to several urgent messages on her emergency beacon. Friends and family members were desperately trying to contact her.
The lightning storm had ignited a wildfire. And officials were evacuating the park.
Farrish and her friend raced to the trailhead. They knew it was a life-or-death situation.
The two women got to their car and headed for the highway. But they weren’t in the clear yet. Fallen trees blocked their way out of the area. And the trees were too big to move.
I’m sure you can understand their anxiety… Fortunately, this wildfire-escape story ended well.
Remember, Farrish had her emergency beacon. I bet she never expected it to save her life. But serious hikers like Farrish buy these types of devices “just in case.”
These devices weigh just a few ounces. They’re the kinds of things you throw in your bag and hope you’ll never use. But if you do need one, it could save your life.
That’s what happened as Farrish’s just-in-case scenario unfolded that day…
A Garmin (GRMN) inReach Mini 2 satellite communicator costs a few hundred bucks. But that small investment likely saved the lives of Farrish and her friend.
The fallen trees made their escape impossible by car. And the park was on fire around them.
But because of Farrish’s Garmin device, the rescue team knew the exact location of the two women. They sent a helicopter. And in the end, Farrish and her friend escaped.
Folks, my point with this story is simple…
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You need to make sure you have an emergency beacon for the market.
Amid periods of elevated volatility, you need to know where the danger is. And you need to know when it’s time to step aside.
As such, that also makes it critically important to keep your emotions out of the picture.
Just think about how folks feel about the legendary Warren Buffett…
The “Oracle of Omaha” is the world’s most famous investor. And at the beginning of May 2025, Buffett announced he would be retiring from his role as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B).
During Berkshire’s annual meeting, Buffett said he would step down at the end of the year.
The company’s stock dropped as much as 15% in the months following.
Of course, the S&P 500 Index was in “growth mode” at that time. It was staging an incredible recovery from its April lows. So Berkshire’s relative strength versus the index collapsed.
Sure, everyone knew Buffett would eventually step down as the head of Berkshire. But the announcement itself still came as a shock. It begged the big question – what is Berkshire Hathaway without Warren Buffett?
Buffett isn’t just a famous investor… He’s a beloved one. And Berkshire’s stock has similar sentiment.
To be clear, I’m not saying Berkshire is doomed. But unfortunately, many investors allow themselves to get emotionally attached to the stocks they hold.
Folks, following your emotions is not a smart way to invest…
Stocks that you know and love can crash harder than you ever expected. And no one wants to lose money because they simply couldn’t let go of an investment.
So that makes it critical to protect yourself and have a plan… rather than let your emotions drive you.
Now, I created the Power Gauge specifically for this purpose. It’s built from my decades of experience on Wall Street. And it’s the centerpiece of everything we do at my firm.
If you follow the Power Gauge, you know the importance of having powerhouse tools in your corner.
With custom alerts, you can get updates on your most important positions. And by following the ratings system, you can avoid the market’s most dangerous areas.
But no matter what tool you use, I implore you to have a plan in place…
A small investment – in time, tools, or both – can make a big difference. It can be the deciding factor between great returns and investing disaster. And with the right tools, you can take your emotions out of the picture.
Good investing,
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In a recent broadcast, Marc went on camera to share everything you need to know about this looming shift – including what you must do with your money immediately to prepare.
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