Savings
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…
Read MoreMoney Market Funds: What They Are and the Advantages and Disadvantages
If you’re looking at a short-term investment time horizon and want a liquid market, meaning you can easily pull your money out if you choose to, a money market fund…
Read MoreSix Ways to Generate Income in Retirement
Do you know if you will have enough money during retirement to cover the cost of your housing, food, entertainment, and other activities you enjoy? You need money to enjoy…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreThe Value of a Financial Professional
Recent research from Northwestern Mutual in its 2021 Planning and Progress Study found that just 38% of survey respondents were working with a financial advisor, though up from 29% pre-pandemic.…
Read MoreHow to Roll Over Your 401(k)
Let’s start with what a 401(k) rollover is. When you transfer a balance from a previous existing 401(k), likely from a company you’re no longer employed by or in the…
Read More4 Options for Your 401(k) When You Leave a Job
So, you’ve left your job…now what? A white paper from Capitalize, a 401(k) rollover fintech company, found that American employees have “forgotten” about or left behind an estimated 24.3 million…
Read MoreTraditional vs. Roth 401(k): Why You Might Want Both
There is one key factor to consider when deciding which type of 401(k) to contribute to: tax implications—both now and later. Retirement planning involves balancing saving now with tax implications…
Read More18 Things You Should Know About 401(k)s
Before starting a new job, one of the key questions you’ve likely inquired about is your company’s 401(k) benefits. When you start the job, you’ll probably be handed a packet…
Read MoreRetirement Accounts Explained
Retirement is one of the biggest expenses you’ll have in your life, with one of the longest savings periods of your lifetime, too. Although there are various retirement savings plans…
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