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<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary>Benefits Update with Natalie Choate</itunes:summary>
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<title>IRAs With Hair</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>How to handle an IRA with a shady past.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>How to handle an IRA with a shady past. </itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:41:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>10:22</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>IRA, IRS, contributions, taxes</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Inherited IRAs</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>What happens when a nonspouse beneficiary inherits a traditional IRA. </itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>What happens when a nonspouse beneficiary inherits a traditional IRA. </itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 7 Oct 2010 8:00:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>9:37</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>IRA, beneficiaries, contributions, taxes</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Tax-Free Roth Conversions, Revisited</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>The IRS has thrown a monkey wrench in the Roth-conversion process.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>The IRS has thrown a monkey wrench in the Roth-conversion process.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 9 Jul 2010 9:16:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>11:27</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>IRA, 401k, contributions</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Excess IRA Contributions</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>How to make them, and how to fix them.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>How to make them, and how to fix them.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 8 Apr 2010 15:16:00 CST</pubDate>
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<itunes:keywords>excess, penalties, contributions</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Roth IRAs: Housekeeping and a Horror Story</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Practical steps to help you down the road to Roth conversion happiness.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Practical steps to help you down the road to Roth conversion happiness.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 8:16:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>11:18</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Retirement, Taxes</itunes:keywords>
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<title>RMDs and Roth Retirement Plans</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Be certain to name the right kind of beneficiary for Roth IRAs.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Be certain to name the right kind of beneficiary for Roth IRAs.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 9:16:00 CST</pubDate>
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<itunes:keywords>RMDs, Retirement, Taxes</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Retirement Benefits and Estate Taxes (Not)</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>The federal estate tax has expired. Where do you go from here?</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>The federal estate tax has expired. Where do you go from here?</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:46:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>10:48</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Gift, Real Estate, Exempt</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Using Rollovers to Beat the System</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>These methods won't work for everyone, but they're available.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>These methods won't work for everyone, but they're available.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2009 12:53:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>9:58</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>IRA, Clients, 401k</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Roth Conversions for Everyone?</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Anticipating the end of the $100,000 income limit.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Anticipating the end of the $100,000 income limit.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:33:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>10:58</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>IRA, Children, Clients, Deductions</itunes:keywords>
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<title>IRA Horror Stories</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>True tales of IRA terror.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>True tales of IRA terror.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:27:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>11:07</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>IRA, Children, Halloween, Nightmare, Tax Code</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Remarriage and Your Retirement</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Love is grand, but improper planning can cost you big bucks.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Love is grand, but improper planning can cost you big bucks.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:29:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>11:57</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>IRA, Children, Prenup, IRS, Inherited, Tax Code</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Silliest IRA Rules</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>You think Congress and the IRS have no sense of humor? Check out these dozen rules.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>You think Congress and the IRS have no sense of humor? Check out these dozen rules.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2009 10:29:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>9:15</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>IRA, Fines, Penalties, IRS, Inherited, Tax Code</itunes:keywords>
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<title>IRA Investment Fees</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>There are only two proper ways to handle the investment management fees for IRAs and Roth IRAs.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>There are only two proper ways to handle the investment management fees for IRAs and Roth IRAs.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:29:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>9:04</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>IRA, Fines, Penalties, IRS, Tax Code</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Things You Cannot Do with Your Retirement Plan</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>There are lots of options for retirement, but these aren't doable.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>There are lots of options for retirement, but these aren't doable.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:44:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>10:45</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>IRA, Divorce, Death, IRS, Tax Code</itunes:keywords>
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<title>ETF Quarterly: Easing Your Way Back into the Market</title>
<itunes:author>Scott Burns and Paul Justice</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Morningstar ETF analysts Scott Burns and Paul Justice discuss how to deploy your cash. ETFs mentioned in this report: VIG, LWC.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Morningstar ETF analysts Scott Burns and Paul Justice discuss how to deploy your cash. ETFs mentioned in this report: VIG, LWC.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2009 16:40:00 CST</pubDate>
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<itunes:keywords>IRA, VIG, iShares</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Inherited IRAs: What Not to Do</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>There are plenty of mistakes to be made with inherited IRAs. </itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>There are plenty of mistakes to be made with inherited IRAs.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 10:40:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>10:00</itunes:duration>
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<title>IRA Investment Losses</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Restore, realize, and recharacterize. </itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Restore, realize, and recharacterize.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:37:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>The 60-day Rollover Deadline</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Here’s what you need to know. </itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Here’s what you need to know. </itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:37:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Should You Take a Distribution if You Don’t Have To? </title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>What to do in this unique situation. </itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>What to do in this unique situation. </itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:37:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>11:31</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>RMD</itunes:keywords>
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<title>New Tax Law Suspends RMDs for 2009 </title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Looking at the Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008. </itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Looking at the Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008. </itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Jan 2009 9:37:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Disclaimers of Retirement Benefits </title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Sometimes it’s best to refuse benefits. </itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Sometimes it’s best to refuse benefits. </itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 9:37:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>10:12</itunes:duration>
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<title>How to Take Distributions from Your Retirement Plan </title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>There are many variables, but November is a key month. </itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>There are many variables, but November is a key month. </itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 9:37:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>10:12</itunes:duration>
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<title>Transfers of Retirement Plan Benefits</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Learn the difference between the various types of transfers.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Learn the difference between the various types of transfers.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 8 Oct 2008 9:37:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>11:26</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>owner, IRS, rollover, retirement, property, tax code</itunes:keywords>
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<title>End-of-Summer Stumpers</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Can you answer these questions? Natalie's stumped.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Can you answer these questions? Natalie's stumped.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 9:37:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>9:13</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>stock options, IRS, rollover, retirement, property, tax code</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Tax-Free Roth IRA Conversions</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>It may or may not be a good idea to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>It may or may not be a good idea to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 7 Aug 2008 12:58:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>10:32</itunes:duration>
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<title>NUA Strategies</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Retirement plans holding appreciated employer stock can get big tax savings.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Retirement plans holding appreciated employer stock can get big tax savings.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:58:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>11:10</itunes:duration>
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<title>Handling IRA 'Double Deaths'</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Calculating minimum distributions is easier if you consider each death separately.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Calculating minimum distributions is easier if you consider each death separately.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 6 Jun 2008 11:58:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>9:04</itunes:duration>
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<title>Should You Borrow from Your Retirement Plan?</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Natalie discusses the legalities, benefits, and dangers of retirement-plan loans. </itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Natalie discusses the legalities, benefits, and dangers of retirement-plan loans.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 May 2008 10:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Leaving Benefits to a Charitable Remainder Trust</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>It's not for everyone, but for certain clients, it could be part of a smart estate plan. </itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>It's not for everyone, but for certain clients, it could be part of a smart estate plan.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:32:00 CST</pubDate>
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<itunes:keywords>CRT, IRS, beneficiaries, retirement, property, tax code, IRA</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Advising the Surviving Spouse</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Here are the rules for rolling over a retirement plan inherited from a predeceased spouse.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Here are the rules for rolling over a retirement plan inherited from a predeceased spouse.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 2:32:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>What Happened to Benefits in 2007?</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>A look back at what Congress and the IRS did for-and to-retirement benefits in 2007.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>A look back at what Congress and the IRS did for-and to-retirement benefits in 2007.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 1:32:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Dodging Rollover Pitfalls</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Natalie explains why you should use plan-to-plan transfers instead of rollovers, if at all possible.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Natalie explains why you should use plan-to-plan transfers instead of rollovers, if at all possible.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 1:32:00 CST</pubDate>
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<title>Year-End Retirement Checklist</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Some retirement-plan work must be done by Dec. 31, while other things are optional. Natalie clues you in on what you need to do to keep your clients' retirement plans in shape.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Some retirement-plan work must be done by Dec. 31, while other things are optional. Natalie clues you in on what you need to do to keep your clients' retirement plans in shape.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 4:45:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>11:31</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>investing, Morningstar, IRS, beneficiaries, retirement, Congress, tax code, IRA</itunes:keywords>
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<title>The Skinny on Stretches</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>What is a stretch IRA, what are their advantages, and how do you get one? Natalie has all the answers, including one pointer: Don't leave it to the kids to do it after your client dies; they'll mess it up.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>What is a stretch IRA, what are their advantages, and how do you get one? Natalie has all the answers, including one pointer: Don't leave it to the kids to do it after your client dies; they'll mess it up.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:34:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>11:31</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>investing, Morningstar, IRS, retirement, Congress, tax code, IRA, quadro</itunes:keywords>
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<title>More Exceptions to the 10% Penaltys</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Natalie discusses exceptions that only apply to certain types of retirement plans or ones that are just temporary exceptions.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Natalie discusses exceptions that only apply to certain types of retirement plans or ones that are just temporary exceptions.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:34:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>10:18</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>investing, Morningstar, IRS, retirement, Congress, tax code, IRA, quadro</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Understanding the 10% Penalty, and Its (Funny) Exceptions</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Natalie gives an overview of how the "funniest section of tax code" works and then tackles some of the exceptions.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>It's no joke. Congress created the retirement plan tax penalty and then wrote 18 exceptions to it. Natalie gives an overview of how the "funniest section of tax code" works and then tackles some of the exceptions. </itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:26:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>10:36</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>investing, morningstar, Natalie Choate, IRS, retirement, Congress,tax code</itunes:keywords>
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<title>The Five Differences Between a Regular and an Inherited IRA</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>In this podcast, Natalie Choate discusses the five differences between your own IRA and your inherited IRA.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>A client recently inherited an IRA from his deceased mother. He proudly tells you that he is going to cash out the inherited IRA and transfer the funds into his regular IRA. You respond, "Not until you understand the five differences between your own IRA and your inherited IRA." Or at least that what Natalie advises in her newest podcast.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 10:49:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>12:08</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>investing, beneficiary, retirement</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Seven Cleanup Strategies for IRAs</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>In this podcast, Natalie Choate outlines seven strategies to use when an IRA owner fails to put into place a proper plan for his retirement benefits. </itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>The beneficiaries of a deceased plan participant are pounding at your door. He died without naming a beneficiary or he named the wrong beneficiary, and they need your help to get them out of their mess. In this podcast, Natalie Choate outlines seven strategies to use when an IRA owner fails to put into place a proper plan for his retirement benefits. </itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2007 10:49:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>11:08</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>investing, morningstar, Natalie Choate, IRA, beneficiary, retirement, benefits</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Life Expectancy Benefits for All?</title>
<itunes:author>Natalie Choate</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>New Opportunities for benefits rollovers have been created under the Pension Protection Act of 2006.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>New opportunities for benefits rollovers have been created under the Pension Protection Act of 2006. In this podcast, Natalie outlines the IRS' recent interpretation of the rule and provides you with some opportunities for clients who want to preserve life expectancy benefits for their heirs.</itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:26:00 CST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>11:28</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>investing, morningstar, Natalie Choate, benefits, rollovers, Pension Protection Act, IRS, retirement</itunes:keywords>
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