What Is 401(k) Vesting?

Employer matching of 401(k) contributions is a common employee benefit. If you work for an employer that matches 401(k) contributions, your retirement account can grow faster. For example, let’s say…

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What Is the Thrift Savings Plan?

You may have heard of a 401(k), traditional IRA, and Roth IRA—they’re all retirement plans that allow you to save and invest for retirement. A lesser-known plan is the federal…

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How to Diversify Your Portfolio

Go to almost any store or website that sells something—anything—and you will find several other products for purchase. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find any place that sells…

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What Is Financial Planning?

According to the CFP® Board, “Financial planning involves look at a client’s entire financial picture and advising them on how to achieve their short- and long-term financial goals.” If this…

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