Considering some important issues now could provide more options in the event of early retirement.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides an annual deduction of up to $10,000 for interest paid on qualifying new auto loans, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028.
Even small online purchases that are shipped from outside the United States must now pass through customs — and are likely to incur duties.
With traditional pensions in decline, it’s up to the individual employee to build retirement savings in a work-based account.
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.