Bob Carlson

Senior Contributor|Retirement

I am the editor of Retirement Watch, a monthly newsletter and web site I founded in 1990. I research and write about all the financial issues of retirement and retirement planning, for both those planning retirement and already retired. I cover estate planning, Medicare,

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31,508 viewsApr 28, 2024

Capture The New Tax Breaks On Home Improvements

Know how to navigate the IRS regs to capture the tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act.

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1,895 viewsApr 23, 2024

Beware The Tax Traps Sprung On Those Who Move In Retirement

High-tax states try to tax residents who moved to lower-tax states.

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2,082 viewsApr 18, 2024

Surprising Facts To Know About IRA Conversions

Widespread misconceptions and misinformation keep more people from seriously considering IRA conversions.

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1,914 viewsApr 15, 2024

A Little Extra Planning Can Avoid ‘Heir Wars’

A lot of an estate can be wasted on lawyers' fees when wills or trusts have built-in conflicts.

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591 viewsApr 12, 2024

How Higher Interest Rates Change Tax And Estate Planning Strategies

Higher interest rates make some strategies more advantageous than a few years ago, while others have lower benefits.