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Read here for tips on using Roth 401k's to increase the amount of money you have to spend in retirement.
The financial industry sells a lot of products that most folks should just avoid. Here are three of the worst offenders.
My advice regarding Alzheimer's and dementia is in harmony with my overall philosophy regarding retirement planning in general: Take action to increase the likelihood of the best outcomes, but have defenses in place in case the worst happens. Read here to learn more.
A new investment book is easy to read and chalk full of eye-popping statistics that help drive home how simple it can be to invest successfully over the long-term. Hint: Get your kids started early.
This year, you need to pay special attention to the details of your benefit plans and choices because you're likely to see some big changes.
If you want your vote to count in a way that helps the country, you should evaluate candidates' plans for dealing with immigration, education, free trade and the budget deficit.
Don't blindly adhere to popular advice regarding safe withdrawal amounts from your IRAs, 401ks and retirement savings. Read here to learn about important refinements and adjustments the four-percent rule.
Doing the math to see how a Roth 401k conversion can increase your effective retirement savings.
Here are two easy-to-read books, one new and one old, that will help any young adult take charge of their financial life. You can read them both in a day without heavy eyelids. Honest.
A revamped financial literacy test will be unveiled next spring and it promises to provide more detail about what kids know about money. Better personal finance instruction in our schools should follow. But, as always, the onus will remain on parents to teach their kids what they need to know.
Is it a good idea to convert your traditional 401k account to a Roth 401k? Let's take a look and find out.
Women face enormous obstacles to saving for retirement - but because they live longer, they need more savings than men. Here's how to ensure you'll have the cash flow you need late in life.
These health insurance plans can be a good option for some workers. Watch out for a a new restriction that kicks in next year.
What's the best way to teach your kid about money, and make her a math whiz to boot? Create a real or play stock portfolio and talk about what makes the market move.
Spend your last dollar as you spend your last breath. Bounce the last check. Die broke! These commonly expressed goals are easier said than done. Read here to learn more about how you can use your retirement savings to generate a lifetime retirement income.
