Everyone has irrational fears; it’s an outgrowth of the way our brains are wired. We can’t help it any more than we can help how tall we are, or the…
Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
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The fiscal cliff battles in Congress seem to have calmed down, but we shouldn’t be lulled into thinking though that the problem has gone away. We remain a nation that…
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Welcome to the 21st Century. Retirement is not what it used to be. That’s because the economy, and the world of work, are no longer what they used to be. …
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Like death and taxes, some fees are unavoidable. After all, those highly-paid fund managers have to make a living, as does every customer service rep and call center employee —…
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The president’s plan for a new type of retirement account called “MyRA” is unlikely to work, even for the low-income Americans it’s intended to aid. While advertised as offering guaranteed…
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Many new retirees and some soon-to-be retirees wonder exactly how much income they will receive in retirement from their 401(k), IRA, and other savings accounts. Sure, you may see a…
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The new year will bring with it some modest but noticeable changes to both your 401(k) retirement plans and IRAs. Workers with slightly higher incomes will qualify for retirement-savings tax…
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When you leave your current employer, whether it be for retirement or because you don’t have a choice, you will want to make sure you gather up all relevant information…
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Utilizing the Roth IRA is one of the best ways to save for retirement. If done properly you can end up with quite a bit of money when it comes…