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401k Matching: Your Guide to Employer Contributions & Retirement Savings
401k plans are one of the most common investment vehicles that Americans use to save for retirement. One common perk of these plans is that they may come with an employer match. Learn More: What is a
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2021 401(k) & IRA Contribution Deadline: What You Need to Know
The 401k contribution deadline is at the end of the calendar year. However, the IRS allows contributions to IRA accounts up to the tax filing deadline of the coming year. For the 2021 tax year, you ca
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401(k) & IRA: Can You Contribute to Both?
It is a question that comes up frequently when it comes to retirement planning: Can I contribute to a 401k and an IRA? The simple answer is yes, you can. However, there are some caveats when it comes
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401k Calculator: Plan for a Secure Retirement
One of the most common investment vehicles, a 401k is a tax-advantaged, employer-sponsored retirement plan. Some employers will even match a portion of your contributions. For these reasons, a 401k ca
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Navigating COVID-19 401(k) Withdrawals: Understanding Your Options
Did you borrow from your 401k, 403b or personal retirement accounts to help cover other essential expenses during the pandemic? It’s completely understandable, particularly if you ran into a bit
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401(k) Plans: Your Complete Guide to Retirement Savings
Explore Topics Within the Guide How It Works How Do 401(k) Loans Work and Are They Right for You? How 401(k) Matching Works What is 401(k) Vesting? What Happens to Your 401(k) When You Quit Your J
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401k Balance by Age: What to Expect & How to Grow It
401k plans are one of the most common investment vehicles that Americans use to save for retirement. The 401k is an employer-sponsored plan that allows you to save for retirement in a tax-sheltered wa
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Annuities Explained: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
Most adults have a checking account, a savings account, and know how to buy a certificate of deposit. However, if you ask them what an annuity is, you will probably get some shrugs. Annuities are ofte
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Roth IRA Conversion Calculator - Estimate Your Tax Impact
What is a Roth IRA Conversion? A Roth IRA conversion is a tool that allows individuals to convert money from a tax-deferred retirement account like a traditional IRA or 401k into a Roth IRA. Roth IRAs
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Retiring at 41: A Personal Guide to Financial Independence
It was May 14, 2021, exactly 10 years and 1 day after I defended my dissertation at the University of Mississippi. I was sitting at my computer drafting the most difficult email I ever had to send. Ma
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Top Retirement States: Best Places to Live in Retirement for 2024
Congrats! Your kids are out of the house, your mortgage is paid off, and you’re ready to retire. So now the question is: Where should you retire? There are some states that might offer a better retire
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401k vs. 403(b): Which Retirement Plan is Right for You?
There are many different retirement savings vehicles to choose from, but some of the most powerful and common vehicles are provided by an employer, such as 401k and 403(b) plans. You may be wondering
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Top 11 FIRE Books: Your Guide to Financial Independence
While there are a ton of money books, and I’ve read hundreds of personal finance books over the years, there really aren’t that many FIRE (financial independence retire early) books, but more are star
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Achieve Financial Success: Break Free From Average Living
I know, this sounds super condescending. Maybe even over-simplified. Things are never really THAT simple, are they? Fair enough. So here, let’s put it another way. If you want to be above
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Geoarbitrage: A Comprehensive Guide to Financial Freedom Through Relocation
What is Geoarbitrage? Geoarbitrage involves moving to a place with a lower cost of living while keeping the same level of income. This could be income from self-employment, retirement income, or a tra
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Financial Independence for Teens: 18 Steps to a Secure Future
If you clicked on this post, then I’m assuming you are a teenager, and you are looking to set up a good financial future. Well, I’ve got good news! I am here to help! Who am I exactly? My name is Jaco
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Retirement Planning: How to Plan Effectively at Any Age
One of the biggest mistakes that investors make when planning for retirement is they associate it with a specific age. For example, many people naturally plan of retiring at 60 or 65. The truth is tha
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Achieve Financial Freedom: A Roadmap to Becoming a Millionaire by 40
When you’re young, becoming a millionaire may seem like an impossible task. But it’s really not as hard as it seems. Becoming a millionaire when you’re not born with millions is less about luck
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Achieve Financial Freedom: A Step-by-Step Millionaire's Guide
Many dream of becoming a millionaire, but few people ever achieve that status. That’s because if you want to make a lot of money, you have to work very hard for it and have a tremendous amount of disc
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Accelerate Wealth: Strategies for Becoming a Millionaire Before 30
Most young professionals dream of becoming a millionaire. Even by today’s standards, a million dollars is quite substantial. It might not be worth as much as it once was, but it’s certainly a solid ma
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Improve Your Credit Score: A Step-by-Step GuideYour credit score plays an important role in many aspects of your life, from the rate you get on a car loan to passing a background check for your dream job. In lots of little ways, having bad credi...
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Transforming Accounting: How Intelligent Technology is Reshaping the ProfessionFor many years now, we’ve been reading and hearing about how technology will change the accounting profession. ...
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Protect Yourself: 15 Common Student Loan Scams & How to Avoid ThemWith millions of Americans set to start repaying their student loans after a three-year pause during the pandemic, some bad actors are taking advantage of a confusing time for many. How...
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Free Promotional Items: Strategies & OpportunitiesCompanies often give out promotional products at grand openings. Companies distribute free promotional products to potential customers in order to persuade them to buy their products in the f...