Millions of people watching men’s Olympic figure skating saw U.S. figure skater Jeremy Abbot fall during his routine. Here’s what we can learn from how he responded.
How Much Of A Financial Fighter Are You?
There are so many problems that can get us in a financial tangle. Once we’re there, it takes determination to improve our finances. This journey isn’t for the faint of heart.
Easy Ways To Save For Retirement Even If You Don’t Have A Lot Of Money
Even if you can’t save as much as you want for retirement because of debt or other hindrances, saving something is better than saving nothing.
The Bogleheads Investment Philosophy: Simplified, Low Cost And Long Term Investing
John C. Bogle, the founder of Vanguard Group, has espoused a simplified, long term and low cost approach to investing. Here’s a look at the Boglehead philosophy for investing.
Want A Better Retirement? 4 Things To Do Now
Here are 4 things to do now to prepare for a better retirement down the road.
Choosing Between Retirement Accounts: Traditional IRA, Roth IRA And 401k
Administrative note: This article assumes that you’re familiar with the basic differences between a traditional IRA, a Roth IRA, and a 401(k). If you’re not, I’d recommend IRS Publication 590–it’s free, it’s written in plain-English, and it’s quite thorough. The only drawback is that it doesn’t provide any guidance for choosing between accounts. IRA vs. […]
Money Saving Strategies To Retire Earlier When You Have A Health Crisis
If you want to slow down on your career or even retire after a serious health scare, there are steps you can take to make that happen faster than you may think possible.
8 Things You Can Do This Year To Improve Your Finances Next Year
If you are looking for a stronger financial position in the new year, you can’t go wrong with these 10 strategies.
Don’t Procrastinate On Your Roth IRA Contributions
Have you maxed out your Roth IRA for the 2013 tax year? If at all possible, you should make the maximum contribution for 2013 and start preparing to do so in 2014. Why?
2014 Traditional And Roth IRA Contribution Limits And Phase Outs
The amount that you can contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA for 2014 has been announced by the IRS. Have the contribution limits gone up this year?
401k Contribution Limits And Rules For 2014
Trying to figure out how much you can contribute to your 401k in 2014? Here is a quick review of the 401k contribution limits, rules and regulations for 2014.
Signs Your Company’s Retirement Plan Isn’t For You
One of the benefits of working for “the man” is that you often have the chance to invest in a tax-advantaged retirement plan. You can contribute using pre-tax dollars if you want, allowing your money to grow more efficiently over time. However, just because you are offered a retirement plan through your work, it doesn’t […]
The Financial Benefits Of Being Married
There are many financial benefits to being married. Here are a few of the big ones.
Want To Work In Retirement? It May Not Be As Easy As You Think
If you plan to retire and still work, here are some steps you should take to bolster your success.
