Anybody can invest for their future while enjoying low costs. Here are a couple of easy ways to get started investing.
Could Simple Be Better When It Comes To Your Investment Portfolio?
We often fall into the trap of thinking that the simple things in life are, well, too simple. When it comes to investing, however, sometimes a simple portfolio is the best option.
Gardening: A Metaphor For Retirement Planning
Retirement planning is a lot like gardening. You need to plan ahead, start early and be flexible when things don’t work out as planned.
Don’t Like Your Company 401(k) Options? Open a Self-Directed Account
Take a look at the 401k your employer offers. Is it inadequate? If so, you may want to consider opening a self-directed retirement account.
5 Signs You Are Financially Ready To Retire
Before you quit your job, make sure that you are truly ready to retire. Here are 5 signs that you are financially ready to take the leap.
Teach Your Child Financial Independence To Preserve Your Retirement
Teaching your children how to be financially independent in their 20s will go a long way toward helping you preserve your own retirement.
People Aren’t Saving Enough. How To Bump Your Retirement Savings Into High Gear
Studies have shown that people aren’t saving enough to get them by in retirement. Be different and bump your retirement savings into high gear.
A Quarter Of Americans Are Taking Money From Their 401k To Stay Afloat. Are You?
More than 25 percent of Americans are dipping into 401(k) retirement accounts to pay bills. What can you do to avoid becoming one of them?
2013 Traditional And Roth IRA Contribution Limits And Phase Outs
For the 2013 tax year the amount that you can contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA has finally gone up after a couple of years of remaining the same.
The Three Fund Portfolio: A Simple Diversified Investing Strategy
The three-fund portfolio creates a simple investment portfolio that gives you complete coverage in the fundamental asset classes – stocks and bonds. Here’s how to create your own.
401k Contribution Limits And Rules For 2013
Here is a quick review of what the 401k contribution limits, rules and regulations are likely to be for 2013.
Are You Behaving Like A Future Millionaire, Or Aiming To End Up Broke?
Are you behaving like a future millionaire, and would your habits and behaviors line up nicely with high net worth individuals? Or are you on the road to ending up broke?
Why You Should Know The Operating Expenses Of Your Employer-Based 401(k) Plan
If you’re like most people, an employer-based 401(k) plan is probably at the top of your list when it comes to saving for retirement. Hopefully, your employer offers to “match” a portion of your contributions and you’re able to contribute the maximum allowed amount every year. Perhaps you’ve even taken the time to pick investments […]
Make Your Retirement Dollars Stretch Further With Part-Time Employment
A close family friend is retiring soon at the relatively young age of 62. She can think of nothing more than days that are entirely her own. She can’t imagine working anymore even though she has many productive years ahead of her. She is the face of a retirement that may soon disappear. My husband […]
