Category: Rick Viader

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Exceptions to the 10 Percent Early Withdrawal Penalty

Recently, we explored the history of the 10% early withdrawal penalty and its implications for IRAs and other employer-sponsored defined contribution plans (such as the

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What Does the Medicare Open Enrollment Period Mean for Federal Retirees?

This article talks about the Medicare

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Will introducing new transparency regulations for health insurers lead to a revolution in healthcare?

Soon, consumers, employers, and just about everyone else interested in healthcare prices will have an unprecedented look at the amount insurers pay for care, potential…

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DOL Issued Final Regulations Regarding ESG Investing By Retirement Plans

In response to President Biden’s executive orders issued in 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) has completed new regulations governing investment obligations for employee benefit plan trustees. Considering these new regulations, now is an excellent time for employers and retirement plan sp…

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Medicare Part B premiums and Open Enrollment in 2023

The 2023 Medicare Parts A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts were published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) yesterday.

On October 15, 2022, the

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Understanding The Relationship Between Your Taxes and Medicare

Are you irritated because you owe Uncle Sam a fortune in taxes each year? It wouldn’t be easy to disagree with you if you are.

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