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Vanguard 401(k) Rollover: A Step-by-Step Guide
I recently rolled over a 401k plan from my former employer-sponsored plan into a Rollover IRA at Vanguard. Rolling a 401k into an IRA is not a difficult process, but it does take a little time and pre
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Funding Retirement Accounts with Loans: Risks & Rewards for Borrowers & Lenders
I recently had one of my Prosper loans paid in full. I invested $125 with a borrower who wanted to borrow $24,000 to fully fund his SEP IRA, a retirement plan often used by small businesses and self-e
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Roth IRA Withdrawal Rules: Accessing Your Funds Tax-Free
The Roth IRA is a great investment option that offers tax-free growth and tax diversification and is an important part of many people’s retirement planning. Unfortunately, things don’t alw
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SEP IRA for Self-Employed: A Comprehensive Guide
This is a guest article by Robert D. Flach. Robert has been preparing business and individual tax returns for people in all walks of life since 1972. He writes the tax blogs THE WANDERING TAX PRO. R
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SIMPLE Retirement Plans for Self-Employed Individuals: A Comprehensive Guide
This article is part of a series on self-employed retirement plans, and was written by Robert D. Flach. Robert has been preparing business and individual tax returns for people in all walks of life si
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Solo 401(k) Plan: Retirement Savings for the Self-Employed | Tax Tips
This article is part of a series on self-employed retirement plans, and was written by Robert D. Flach. Robert has been preparing business and individual tax returns for people in all walks of life si
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Keogh Plans: A Comprehensive Retirement Solution for the Self-Employed
This article is part of a series on self-employed retirement plans, and was written by Robert D. Flach. Robert has been preparing business and individual tax returns for people in all walks of life si
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Free Stock Trading & Investing Tools for Beginners
I’ve recently had an increased interest in the stock market. I know that right now it is more volatile than it has been in recent years, but I also know that over the long run stocks and similar
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529 College Savings Plans: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents
My wife and I began thinking about college expenses when we were expecting our first child. With college tuition rising faster than inflation, we know that saving for college is important! My wife an
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529 Plans vs. Coverdell ESAs: Which College Savings Option is Best?
As part of our preparation for parenthood, my wife and I have been examining college savings programs. The two most common college saving plans are the 529 College Savings Plan and the Coverdell Educa
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Ohio College Advantage 529 Plan: A Comprehensive Overview & Transfer Guide
When my wife and I had our first child, we decided to get a jump on planning for college expenses. After researching college savings plans and comparing available plans, I decided to open a 529 Colleg
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Protect Your Retirement: Why Selling During Market Downturns Is a Mistake
Several years ago, the economic crisis and mortgage crisis caused many people to lose large percentages of their retirement and investment portfolios. Losses of 40% or more were not uncommon. While th
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401(k) Match: Should You Contribute Without Employer Matching?
The economic crisis has affected many companies here in the US, and as a result, many companies are slashing their 401(k) match and other benefits to conserve cash. The bad news is employees are losin
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Capital One Investing Review: Overview & Acquisition Update (2024)
Update: January 25, 2018. E*TRADE has agreed to purchase the assets of Capital One Investing (brokerage accounts only, no other Capital One accounts will be affected). The deal is scheduled to close s
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Maximize Your 401(k): Expert Tips for Better Investment Returns
My company recently changed the employer match for our 401k contributions, which reminded me to do a little maintenance on my 401k. I usually go over my plan at the beginning of every year, but I deci
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Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA: Which is Right for You?
Investing for your retirement is one of the most important things you can do for your future. And one of the best ways to do that is by investing in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). There are
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Lending Club Review: Peer-to-Peer Lending Platform - Pros & Cons
Lending Club is the “Amazon of Person to Person Lending” sites. Why is that? Well, partially because last week I referred to Prosper as the Ebay of Lending. The other reason I refer to Len
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Peer-to-Peer Loans: Are They Guaranteed? | Pros & Cons
I recently received a reader question about Peer to Peer Lending, and I would like to share the answer with everyone. First, let’s address the popularity of P2P lending: Prosper and Lending Clu
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Understanding Early Retirement Withdrawal Penalties & Costs
When times are tough, making early withdrawals from your retirement funds can seem like a quick source of cash. It is. But it can be an extremely expensive source of quick cash. Many people don’
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401(k) Options When Changing Jobs: A Comprehensive Guide
As many of you know, I resigned my job a couple weeks ago and since then I have started my new job. During my first week at my new job I enrolled in my benefits plans and now need to figure out what t
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Market Cannibalization: Understanding and Avoiding Product ConflictsMarket cannibalization refers to a phenomenon that happens when there’s a decreased demand for a company’s original product in favor of its new product. When cannibalization occurs, the bu...
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15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage: Which is Right for You?Once you decide to become a homeowner, it’s likely that you will need to take out a mortgage to purchase your new home. While the conclusion that you need a mortgage to finance your home ...
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Mint Review: Comprehensive Budgeting & Financial Tracking - Is It Right for You?Mint helps you monitor your spending habits and keep track of your account balances. You can also use Mint to stay on top of your bills and track your credit score. Simply put, this budgeting tool can...
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