Q: Why should you start a 403(b)?
A 403(b) is a great option for building retirement savings. You can defer a bit of your salary into the account each month, without impacting your lifestyle. That money has the chance to grow and compound greatly over the years. A 403(b) lets you build wealth with tax deferral. This is so crucial. You won’t retire purely on the money you save for retirement; you’ll retire on the earnings from that money. The earnings on a 403(b) account aren’t taxed, so there’s no bite out of your investment return. The earnings will only be taxed when withdrawn from the plan. You can pay yourself before you pay Uncle Sam. Putting money in a 403(b) is a form of legal tax avoidance. Instead of giving up as much as 35 or 40 cents on every dollar to federal and state government, you can pay yourself first by simply putting dollars in a 403(b) account as those are pre-tax dollars. Your employer might match some or all of your contribution. Some colleges and non-profits do offer a match. The match is usually around 50 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan. You could be eligible for a $1,000 (or even $2,000) income tax credit. If you contribute to a 403(b) and your adjusted gross income (AGI) falls under a certain level, you may be eligible for the Savers Credit, a federal tax break of $1,000. If you are married and file jointly, the credit could go be as large as $2,000. It doesn’t take much time to start a 403(b), and it may be one of the wisest financial moves you make. Please reach out if you have something on your mind. I look forward to speaking with you and helping you participate in the plan. |
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Why Open a 403(b)?
