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Part III: Who Will Pay For Your Retirement?
Article By:
The Dividend Guy
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Tuesday, June 13, 2017 12:59 PM EDT
Through a strong investment process, you can start building your retirement portfolio on the first year you work.
Macro Mondays: ERISA
Article By:
Jennifer Coombs
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Monday, June 12, 2017 4:20 AM EDT
Despite all the hoops that the Trump administration has made the Department of Labor jump through regarding the fiduciary rule, the law went into effect on June 9th, with implementation occurring over the next 6 months. What does that mean for you?
Why You Need To Start Your 401k Now, Not Later
Article By:
David Fabian
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Wednesday, June 7, 2017 2:54 PM EDT
Start your 401(k) as early as possible. This is especially true if your company matches up to a pre-determined level.That’s free money that you get simply for being involved.
Part II: Do I Need A Million Dollars To Retire?
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The Dividend Guy
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Thursday, June 1, 2017 12:09 PM EDT
There are many myths about the magical number you’ll need to attain before you can claim to the world you can retire in peace. One of the most common is reaching the symbolic million-dollar mark to retire.
World Out Of Whack: You’d Be Fired For Doing This
Article By:
Chris MacIntosh
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017 2:59 PM EDT
Fixed income is marketed to people as a dull product—five times your money isn’t a dull return—that’s better than most growth equity guys.
A Friendly Guide To Retirement Part 1: What Is Retirement Anyway?
Article By:
The Dividend Guy
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017 5:22 PM EDT
The most common reason to start investing is to build a nest egg for our retirement days.
Actually Retirement Security Is Not Looking So Good
Article By:
Dean Baker
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Monday, May 29, 2017 4:00 PM EDT
Actually, the vast majority of public pension plans are well-funded. Normal market rates of return will fill most of the $12 trillion funding gap.
What You Need To Know About Rolling Your 401K To An IRA
Article By:
Douglas Goldstein
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Monday, May 29, 2017 12:44 PM EDT
When you change jobs, everything you need to take with you can be neatly packed into a box – except your retirement plan.
9 Reasons Why Saving For Retirement Is 'Sooooo Harrrrrd'
Article By:
Jennifer Coombs
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Friday, May 26, 2017 4:23 AM EDT
There's an old saying that you should 'treat your friends and family as though you would die tomorrow, but treat your money as if you would live to be 100'.
Six Terrifying Graphs That Summarize America's Public Pension Crisis
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017 7:17 PM EDT
A new report from the Hoover Institution does a masterful job illustrating the true severity of America's public pension crisis.
Report: Americans Struggle To Trust Financial Service Providers
Article By:
Personal Capital
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017 2:56 PM EDT
When it comes to financial services providers, many Americans don’t necessarily associate them with trust.
ROBS: A Life Changer For Your Retirement?
Article By:
Steve McDonald
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Tuesday, May 23, 2017 6:06 PM EDT
There’s an option for retirement account owners that almost no one talks about, and if you plan to start your own business in retirement, it can be a life changer. It’s called "rollover as business startups" (ROBS).
Traditional IRA Vs. Roth IRA – Compare & Contrast
Article By:
Jim Blankenship
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Monday, May 22, 2017 9:27 AM EDT
What is very different about the two is that your contributions to a Roth are always available for withdrawal at any time for any reason – tax free. The growth in the Roth would be taxed and subject to penalty if withdrawn for an ineligible reason.
Enhancing Core Fixed Income 2.0
Article By:
WisdomTree
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Thursday, May 18, 2017 9:33 AM EDT
While we are the first to admit that every little bit of income can help in the current low rate environment, we currently believe that the balance of risk favors credit over rates.
Be Careful Not To Replicate These Expensive Mistakes Of The Newly Retired
Article By:
Lorimer Wilson
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Friday, May 12, 2017 9:15 PM EDT
Transitioning to retired life on a fixed income will undoubtedly have a few bumps in the road but don't compromise your nest egg with costly, easily avoidable mistakes.