ProfNet Experts Available on IRAs, The Independent Workforce

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EXPERT ALERTS

• The Impact and Challenge of the Independent Workforce
• Tax Advantages of Roth IRAs vs. Traditional IRAs
  

MEDIA JOBS

• News Editor - Orlando Sentinel (FL)
• Photo Editor - Dallas Morning News (TX)
• City Reporter - Napa Valley Register (CA)
  

OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES

• How to Develop a Bestselling Book Idea
• Building Your Brand Through Books
• Timeless Storytelling Tips

EXPERT ALERTS:

The Impact and Challenge of the Independent Workforce
Gene Zaino
President and Chief Executive Officer
MBO Partners
"We believe that by 2020, at least one out of every two private sector workers will either be an independent contractor or have worked as an independent contractor at some point in their career."
Zaino is available to discuss the issues, challenges and use of contingent/contract workforce (independent contractors, freelancers); the impact of the independent workforce on the labor market, HR industry and organizations; and starting a business. Based in Virginia, he is a frequent speaker and expert source for media.
ProfNet Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/genezaino
Website: http://www.mbopartners.com
Media Contact: Karen Swim, [email protected]

Tax Advantages of Roth IRAs vs. Traditional IRAs
Bijan Golkar, CFP
Vice President/Senior Advisor
FPC Investment Advisory, Inc.
"Funds in a traditional IRA grow tax-deferred and are taxed at ordinary income tax rates when withdrawn. Contributions to a Roth IRA are not tax-deductible, but funds grow tax-free, and can be withdrawn tax-free if assets are held for five years."
In 2014, the income limit for Roth contributions is $129,000 for single filers and $191,000 for married couples filing jointly. For high-income earners who earn too much to contribute to a Roth IRA directly, the only method of getting new assets into a Roth IRA is to go in through the backdoor, opening traditional nondeductible IRAs, then converting those accounts to Roth IRAs. It's a way for higher-income folks to pay tax now in exchange for tax-free withdrawals of at least some of their assets during retirement. But the maneuver carries some important caveats, so it pays to stay attuned.
Golkar is available to discuss four of the biggest misconceptions about backdoor Roth IRAs. He has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo! Finance, The Fiscal Times, Bankrate, DepositAccounts.com and more. He is based in San Francisco.
ProfNet Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/bijangolkar
Website: www.FPCWealth.com
Media Contact: Steve Garmhausen, [email protected]

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MEDIA JOBS:

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• News Editor - Orlando Sentinel (FL)
• Photo Editor - The Dallas Morning News (TX)
• City Reporter - Napa Valley Register (CA)

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OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES:

Following are links to other news and resources we think you might find useful. If you have an item you think other reporters would be interested in and would like us to include in a future alert, please drop us a line at [email protected]

• HOW TO DEVELOP A BESTSELLING BOOK IDEA. With so many people jumping on the publishing bandwagon, it's clear that anyone can write and publish a book these days. But there's a difference between writing a book vs. writing a book that will sell. Once you understand how to use keywords and research to your advantage, you can create a bestselling book. Here's what you can do: prn.to/1ry9rr2
• BUILDING YOUR BRAND THROUGH BOOKS. On Tuesday, Sept. 2, we hosted a Twitter-based Q&A featuring Ashley Jones, director of marketing and business development at Greenleaf Book Group. Jones discussed the biggest mistakes beginners make, whether you need a lot of money to promote your brand, how to increase visibility and more: prn.to/1u18DK5
• TIMELESS STORYTELLING TIPS. We were saddened to hear of the passing of Fred Ferguson, a former features editor at PR Newswire, last month. Ferguson left an indelible mark on the organization and instilled a keen news sensibility in many of his colleagues. In his honor, we share some of his advice on fashioning effective news pieces: prn.to/1thGFe8

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