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Should You Put Your Kids’ Education ahead of Your Retirement?

If you’re like most parents, you want nothing more than to provide your children with a college education. Some have…

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The History of Retirement

The Pension Era 13 BCE through 401(k) Era Present

Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer

Individuals have three basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.

IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty

The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown. Blurbs: There are…

Traditional vs Roth IRA

One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.

IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty

The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown. The reason withdrawals…

Catch-Up Contributions

A recent survey found that 18% or people were very confident about having enough money to live comfortably through their…

Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts

An orchestra is merely a collection of instruments, each of which brings a unique sound. It is only when a…

Building Your Nest Egg

There are many different approaches you may take for planning ahead for your retirement, and building your nest egg takes…

Optimizing Your Social Security Payout

In 2014, social security benefits made up 39% of the income of the elderly (on average), totaling nearly $863 billion**….

New Year Means New Rules for IRAs

The dropping of the big ball on New Year’s Eve usually means resolutions, bowl games, and eating black-eyes-peas for good luck….

Retirement Planning: A Recipe For Success

Planning your investments to build a retirement fund can be a dizzying prospect. The various questions and options and details…