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Your current tax arrangements are likely to change when you retire.

Retirement Tax There are no hard-and-fast rules for tax diversification. Please be aware that past performance is no guarantee of future performance. For that reason, you might be better off paying some taxes now. Can be designated a profit-sharing plan, or a defined benefit plan. Social Security payments If you're receiving Social Security benefits, you'll need to be able to calculate the portion if any that is taxable. Do not include any amounts you contributed to a non-deductible Roth IRA. Retirement Age? At what age will you retire? Remember that the official retirement age for Social Security purposes is gradually rising for individuals born in 1938 or later.

The third bucket, if you have money left over, is taxable accounts. Tom Van RiperAt 84, Lorraine Gordon keeps the Village Vanguard humming. Your current tax arrangements are likely to change when you retire. Eileen Ambrose is a columnist for The Baltimore Sun, a Tribune Co. This publication is for people who are planning their retirement or those who have already retired and need to manage these changes in their lives.

It does not apply to after tax employee contributions. The Roth 401k combines features of the 401k and the Roth IRA. Other Income? Do you expect other sources of income to be available for retirement? This could include Social Security, employer funded pension plans, or other external sources of income. Generally requires a professional to set up, especially if you want a defined benefit plan. Whether you're on the entry ramp or the leisure exit, these tips can ease your retirement journey. If you were born in 1960 or later, you must be 67 to be eligible for full Social Security benefits. Taxes, of course, shouldn't drive investment decisions.

Stanford matching and basic contributions to the SCRP. Annual Yield? What is your expected rate of return? For stocks or mutual funds you should consult a prospectus.