After the many changes to the financial landscape that came over the last few years, filing your taxes this year could be complicated. Maybe you stopped working, realized investment losses, created an estate plan, or went from itemizing to claiming the standard deduction or vice versa. There are many factors that can impact how your tax level may change and if you need to rethink your tax strategy.

In a world where women sometimes share or own the responsibilities of household finances and can be the family breadwinner, your unique situation should be adequately addressed. All too often, women’s concerns and perspectives can be left out of the financial planning process. That’s why we’ve highlighted some of those unique aspects of retirement planning in this guide.

Social Security planning is one of the most important elements in any retirement plan, but getting the most from your Social Security benefit can also feel complex and frustrating. In our guide, “Optimizing Your Social Security in Today’s World,” you’ll uncover practical tips and easy-to-understand steps to get the most out of your Social Security benefits.

Firstly, an IRA is an investment account that you own that typically holds stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and more. It is structured and regulated with limitations and tax advantages for using the account to grow a fund that is then used to provide you income in retirement. The Roth IRA is a tax-advantaged retirement account, but some of its tax advantages are structured differently than the Traditional IRA.