J.K. Lasser's Your Winning Retirement Plan

J.K. Lasser's Your Winning Retirement Plan
Author: Henry K. Hebeler
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2002-03-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0471198838

AT LAST, SOUND, INFORMED, REALISTIC ANSWERS FOR RETIREMENT FINANCE Use the simple, step-by-step guidance in J.K. Lasser's Your Winning Retirement Plan to double your money for your golden years. Whether you're forecasting how much you need to be saving for retirement or are deciding how much you should be spending once you're there, acclaimed planning expert Henry K. Hebeler can get you the results you need. You'll analyze your investments and start getting the highest possible returns--with the least amount of risk; take a real-world look at your total financial picture, without inappropriate planning assumptions; and make use of a new concept called the Retirement Autopilot, which can help you budget more wisely today and ensure that your investments will last a lifetime. Key coverage will help you: * Beat reverse dollar-cost averaging so your money will continue to grow * Make use of modern feedback theory to secure your finances today--as well as tomorrow * Find solutions to different retirement scenarios, including early retirement and when only one spouse is retired

J.K. Lasser's Winning with Your 401(k)

J.K. Lasser's Winning with Your 401(k)
Author: Grace W. Weinstein
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2002-07-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0471217956

An in-depth guide to 401(k) plans--for the over 24 million Americans participating in them As 401(k) assets accumulate, so do the questions about the plans--especially with regard to the investment options which typically include at least seven choices by employers. This much-needed book explains how 401(k) plans work, how federal regulations and company policies affect retirement savings, how to develop investment strategies that will benefit individual needs, and what happens when money is taken out of a 401(k) plan. It also compares 401(k) plans to other tax-sheltered retirement plans, including IRAs, 403(b) plans, and 457 plans, and provides comprehensive listings of Web and print information resources. Most importantly, J. K. Lasser's Winning with Your 401(k) helps readers to understand their company plan in terms of their own personal needs and goals for the future. Grace W. Weinstein (Englewood, NJ) writes a weekly column on personal finance for the Financial Times and a regular column on tax issues for Investor's Business Daily. She has appeared on Good Morning America and the Today Show.

J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2009

J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2009
Author: Barbara Weltman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2009-02-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 047043936X

J.K. Lasser?s 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2009 will help you take advantage of every tax break and deduction you may be entitled to. It's clearly organized by subject matter so you can easily find situations that may apply to you. Each tax benefit is also clearly explained–along with the eligibility requirements for claiming the benefit–while planning tips and common pitfalls associated with the benefit in question are discussed in detail. New tax law alerts are also included throughout the book, so you can make the most informed decisions possible.

J.K. Lasser's New Rules for Estate and Tax Planning

J.K. Lasser's New Rules for Estate and Tax Planning
Author: Harold I. Apolinsky
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2002-03-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0471233455

Planning Your Estate Under the New Tax Law is Easy with J. K. Lasser The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 will affect numerous aspects of your financial life-none more important than how you plan your estate. This new tax law includes the first major estate tax revision in over twenty years. Use J.K. Lasser's New Rules for Estate and Tax Planning to learn how the rules have changed and what you can do now to effectively plan your estate. Learn what the new law means for you and your family, and find out how to use it to keep what has taken a lifetime to accumulate. With this book, you'll understand: * The repeal of the Estate Tax * Wealth-transfer exemption * How the new legislation will impact trusts and inheritances * The role of wills, executors, guardianship, and trusts * Treatment of charitable contributions J.K. Lasser-Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com

J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2006

J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2006
Author: Barbara Weltman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 415
Release: 2005-11-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0471784281

Stop worrying and start saving with J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2006 Fully updated to reflect important changes in this year's tax laws,J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2006 will help youtake advantage of every tax break and deduction that you may beentitled to. This comprehensive guide is clearly organized by subject matter soyou can easily find situations that may apply to you. Each taxbenefit is clearly explained--along with the eligibilityrequirements for claiming the benefit--while planning tips andcommon pitfalls associated with the benefit in question arediscussed in detail. New tax law alerts are also includedthroughout the book, so you can make the most informed decisionspossible. With this book as your guide, you'll find deductions and tax breakswith regard to: * You and your family * Your home * Your car * Your job or business * Retirement savings * Education costs * Medical expenses * Health savings accounts * Real estate * Investing * Borrowing and interest * Insurance and catastrophes * Gifts and inheritances * Charitable giving * Travel * Entertainment J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2006 is packed withhundreds of updated deductions and credits, practical advice, andreal-world examples. It's a book every taxpayer should own.

J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2008

J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2008
Author: Barbara Weltman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2008-02-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470231653

Completely revised to reflect important changes in this year's tax laws, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2008 will help you take advantage of every tax break and deduction you may be entitled to. This comprehensive guide is clearly organized by subject matter so you can easily find situations that may apply to you. Each tax benefit is also clearly explained--along with the eligibility requirements for claiming the benefit--while planning tips and common pitfalls associated with the benefit in question are discussed in detail. New tax law alerts are also included throughout the book, so you can make the most informed decisions possible. With this book as your guide, you'll find deductions and tax breaks with regard to: * You and your family * Your home and car * Your job or business * Your investments and retirement savings * Medical and dental expenses * Health savings accounts * Education costs * Your charitable giving * Casualty and theft losses Packed with hundreds of updated deductions and credits, practical advice, and real-world examples, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2008 is a book every taxpayer should own. Don't forget to view the online supplement to this book for up-to-the-minute tax law changes.

J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2007

J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2007
Author: Barbara Weltman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2006-12-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470113030

If you're unfamiliar with the ever-changing tax laws or frightened by the threat of an audit, you've probably missed out on taking perfectly legal write-offs in the past. With J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2007 as your guide, you can stop worrying, and start saving, because you'll learn exactly how to take advantage of every tax break and deduction that you may be entitled to--without running afoul of the IRS. Fully updated and completely revised to reflect important changes in this year's tax laws, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2007 can help you save more than ever before on your tax bill. Chapters are clearly organized by subject matter so you can easily find situations that may apply to you. Each tax benefit is also clearly explained--along with the eligibility requirements for claiming the benefit--while planning tips and common pitfalls associated with the benefit in question are discussed in detail. New tax law alerts are also included throughout the book, so you can make the most informed decisions possible. With this book as your guide, you'll find deductions and tax breaks with regard to: * You and your family * Your home and car * Your job or business * Your investments and retirement savings * Medical and dental expenses * Health savings accounts * Education costs * Real estate * Borrowing and interest * Insurance and catastrophes * Gifts and inheritances * Charitable giving * Travel * Entertainment J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2007 is packed with hundreds of updated deductions and credits, practical advice, and real-world examples. It's a book every taxpayer should own. You will also get access to an online supplement to this book, bringing you up-to-the-minute tax law changes. J.K. Lasser--Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com

J.K. Lasser's Winning With Your 403(b)

J.K. Lasser's Winning With Your 403(b)
Author: Pam Horowitz
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2002-03-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 047121793X

BUILD A SOLID RETIREMENT FOUNDATION BY TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR 403(b) Learning how to properly choose and maintain a 403(b) plan can be confusing and downright frightening without the proper information. J.K. Lasser?s Winning with Your 403(b) will educate you on this unique and powerful tax-sheltered retirement plan for employees of nonprofit organizations. Retirement planning is an important aspect of everyone?s financial strategy. This indispensable guide to 403(b)s will give you the insight and knowledge needed to ask the right questions when choosing a 403(b) plan, receive respectable returns on your investment, and reap the rewards of your plan as you head into retirement. Whatever your goals may be, if you are investing in a 403(b) as a vehicle for retirement, you should also invest in J.K. Lasser?s Winning with Your 403(b). Critical coverage will help you: * Learn why selecting the right 403(b) vehicle is crucial to the success of your investment returns * Pick the 403(b) plan that fits your specific needs by using a 10-point checklist * Compare 403(b) plans with other retirement plans including 401(k)s, Roth and traditional IRAs, annuities, and pension plans * Select funds to meet the objectives of your 403(b) plan * Develop sound investment strategies that will keep your 403(b) healthy * Steer your 403(b) through job changes, retirement, and beyond J.K. Lasser?Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com

J.K. Lasser's Winning Ways to Save for College

J.K. Lasser's Winning Ways to Save for College
Author: Barbara Wagner
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2002-10-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0471273562

SENSIBLE WAYS TO SAVE FOR COLLEGE From tuition and books to room and board, the cost of college is staggering-and it isn't getting any cheaper. What you're saving today may not be enough to cover the cost of your child's college education tomorrow. J.K. Lasser's Winning Ways to Save for College provides the most straightforward, tax-efficient strategies to save for your children's college education-whether they're eight months old or eighteen years old. Even if you've worked out how much money you need to save, you still need to make many other important decisions, such as how that money will be invested, the tax consequences of those investments, and how that investment portfolio should change over time. Don't wait! The faster you start saving, the sooner you can stop worrying. Key coverage will help you: * Choose the investments that fit into your college savings plan-stocks, bonds, mutual funds, CollegeSure CDs, and U.S. Treasury Bills * Use educational savings provisions in the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 to speed up the growth of your college savings * Understand how 529 savings plans stack up to prepaid plans, Education IRAs, UGMAs, and UTMAs * Select a financial planner who will help you plot a strategy for college savings * Apply for financial aid such as grants, loans, work-study jobs, and scholarships J.K. Lasser--Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com