You always hear us finance bloggers telling you to invest for your retirement. We use big words like 401(k), 403(b), IRA, and Roth IRA, but usually assume you all know what they mean and how they …
PPP004: Can I Invest My Tax Refund in an IRA and File an Amended Return?
Today reader Jeremy asked a tax question about IRAs and tax refunds. When you make Traditional IRA contributions, you can deduct that amount from your income and pay less in taxes. Jeremy asked if you …
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4 Tips to Retire Wealthy
How often do you think about retirement? If you are anything like me, you think about the future quite a lot to ensure a long, stress free life. If, however, you are like most of the U.S., then you …
Important Investment Accounts You Should Have
Getting started with investing can be intimating, but it doesn’t have to be. If you start with one of the basic types of investment accounts, you have the right foundation to save for your …
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How to Start Retirement Savings in Your 40s
Last week, John shared a great post on saving for retirement. Reader Diana took the post to heart, and she left us with a heartfelt comment about getting started saving for retirement in your 40s. …
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How to Save for Retirement if Your Company Doesn’t Offer a 401(k)
Everyone gets excited when they start a new job. New opportunities, new challenges, and new retirement plans. Unless there are not… Some jobs don’t offer a 401(k) or other type of retirement plan, but …
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Save Money on Your Investments
Not so long ago, in a city not so far away… I spent a fair amount of time picking stocks and trying to beat the market. I will be honest, I was pretty good at it. However, the time and effort it took …