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White Coat Investor Podcast

WCI #223: Understanding Cash Balance Plans

Aug 12, 2021
01:02:07
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This podcast discusses cash balance plans, a type of retirement account that combines elements of defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans. They explore who should consider a cash balance plan, the tax benefits, managing losses in the account, and the availability of automatic emergency braking in vehicles. Guest speaker Dr. Victor Mangona provides expertise on these plans and how to get your practice to adopt one.
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Quick takeaways

  • Cash balance plans offer high-income professionals, including doctors, a hybrid retirement account that combines aspects of a pension and a 401k, providing additional savings beyond 401k contributions.
  • Cash balance plans are advantageous for doctors and other high-income professionals in high tax brackets, as they offer significant tax savings and can help individuals reach their retirement goals more quickly.

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Cash Balance Plans Overview

Cash balance plans are a type of defined benefit plan that offers a hybrid between a pension and a 401k. They allow high-income professionals, including doctors, to save additional money beyond their 401k contributions. Cash balance plans are particularly beneficial for those in high tax brackets, as they provide significant tax savings. While they are often associated with older doctors, they can also be advantageous for younger physicians looking to maximize their retirement savings. These plans offer great asset protection and can be closed within 5 to 10 years, allowing the funds to be rolled over into a traditional IRA or another pre-tax account.

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