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  • 5 Top Online Retirement Planning Tools

    Creating a retirement plan and saving money in accordance with the plan can be challenging, to say the least. Fortunately, there are several no-cost or low-cost apps and tools available online to make our lives easier. Our “golden years” are supposed to be just that – a time that shines brightly thanks to the personal

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  • How To Increase Employee Participation In Your 401K Plan

    In the war against employee attrition, a 401(k) has always been a powerful tool. So why are so few employees today taking advantage of this lucrative investment option? Back in 1960, 30% of the full-time labor force was covered by a pension plan. The number of individuals with pension plans rose steadily until the early

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  • How Does 401K Vesting Work?

    The popular 401k retirement plan often includes a vesting period, but what exactly is “vesting,” and how does it work? An April 2014 study conducted by the American Benefits Council showed that of those who work at companies with 500 or more employees, 89% had access to a company-sponsored retirement plan like a 401k. And,

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  • How To Put Your 401(k) To Good Use

    Today’s uncertain political and economic climates make for interesting headlines, but the media often ignores the long-term financial risks facing real working men and women. If Americans save for retirement, they often do so through incomplete accounts such as IRAs and 401(k)s. While these accounts can play a role in a well-balanced financial plan, they

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  • Creating A Smart Retirement Withdrawal Strategy

    Shifting between saving for retirement and using your savings as retirement income can be difficult and confusing – here’s what you need to know to ensure a seamless retirement transition. The ultimate goal for most of us is to enter into our retirement years with a low-stress approach to financial matters. After all, we’ve worked

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  • What Are The Rules For Rolling Over A 401(K) To An IRA?

    Moving your funds from a 401(k) into a physical Gold IRA isn’t necessarily difficult – especially if you’re partnering with an efficient Gold IRA broker, but there are some rules to consider. The classic 401(k) is a still a moderately popular investment option today, but as businesses continue to downsize, employees tend to job hop

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  • Converting Your 401(K) To An IRA: Pros And Cons

    Do you have a 401(k) through your employer? If so, it may be time to consider a direct rollover to an IRA. In the world of retirement account rollovers and conversions, the 401(k) to IRA transition is a popular and potentially lucrative move that should be considered by anyone with investable assets sitting in their

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  • Is It Time To Convert Your 401(K) To An IRA?

    Your 401(k) may be eligible for a makeover – and now might be the perfect time to convert it into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). The 401(k) is a popular investment option today because it requires very little involvement on the part of the account holder. Many individuals have a 401(k) through their employer –

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  • Inflation Explained: What It Is And What You Can Do About It

    The general public largely accepts that prices tend to go up over time. Chances are high that a dinner for two at a casual restaurant will be more expensive in 2026 than it is in 2016. Unfortunately, this also means the cost of retiring in 2020 or 2030 may be much more expensive. This is

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  • Home Storage Gold IRA: Fact or Fiction

    Many ads can be found listing the plentiful benefits of a home storage gold IRA and what benefit’s not to like? Unfortunately, those same ads don’t take the time to educate viewers to the requirements that accompany the opportunity. We warned our readers about the dangers and pitfalls of this trend a month ago, but

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