As they do every October, the IRS released their 401k contribution guidelines this week for the 2015 tax year. How much can you contribute in 2015?
2015 Roth IRA Updates
Once again it’s the time of year when the IRS announces changes to the Roth IRA contribution and income limits. So what’s in store for 2015 for Roth IRA?
Put Your Money To Work By Investing For The Long Term
When you first start out investing as a college graduate, or when you’ve finally been able to get rid of your debt, it can be daunting to know where to put your money, and what you should invest in. What will give your money the best returns? What investments are lower risk, while still giving […]
What Is The Average Retirement Savings By Age? Are You Falling Behind?
Statistics showing the average retirement savings by age are sobering. Studies have shown that people are becoming less likely to save for retirement.
Parents Starting To Put Own Finances Ahead of Kids’ College Costs
Even though many parents still think that going to college is worth it for their kids, they are worried about their own finances and are paying
Rebalance IRA Review: Personalized Investment Help For A Low Cost
Rebalance IRA is a retirement portfolio investment service available at a fraction of the standard industry cost. You’ll get better results, and pay less to boot.
529 Plan Primer: What Are The Best 529 College Savings Plans Available?
There are a lot of 529 education savings plans available these days. Which ones are the best? Which give the lowest fees, best investments and management?
Is The Beneficiary Updated On Your Retirement Account? Your Heirs Are Hoping So.
Most people want to leave money for their family. If they don’t update their retirement account beneficiary forms, their heirs may be left with nothing.
FeeX Review: Are Fees Killing Your Investment Returns?
FeeX calls themselves the “Robin Hood of Fees”, and their goal is to help people avoid the “tyrrany of unfair fees” in their investments. Here’s a review.
My Top 5 Favorite Banks And Brokerages
Today I thought I would give a list of the top 5 banks and investing companies that I actually use and have accounts with.
Prosper Review: Greater Investing Returns Through Peer To Peer Lending
Prosper is one of the biggest peer to peer lending sites today. Are they worth checking out to diversify your investments? Here’s a review.
Lending Club Returns Still Above 11%. Lending Club #5 On Forbes Most Promising Companies List
I‘ve been investing in Lending Club for several years now, and over the years I’ve seen my returns go up and down. Despite a few defaults I’ve never really seen my returns dip below 9-10%. Those kind of returns are nothing to sneeze at. Lending Club has gone from the new kid on the block […]
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.
