All Entries in the "Retirement" Category
How Much Money Do I Need to Save For Retirement?
Calculating How Much Money You Need for Retirement Every so often I receive questions from readers. I try to answer them all directly, but occasionally a question comes up that is very broad and is one that more people are thinking about but not asking. Everybody wants to know how much they should be saving [...]
Are Automatic IRAs the Answer for Low Income Workers Saving for Retirement?
There has been increasing discussion lately about new ways to help lower income employees who may not have access to more traditional retirement savings to begin saving for retirement. We already have a number of retirement vehicles available for most people, but there are still millions of people who simply don’t save anything for retirement. [...]
The American Workers, State, and Business Relief Bill of 2010 to Expand Roth 401(k) Conversions
Have you heard of The American Workers, State and Business Relief Bill of 2010 that’s been floating through Congress this year? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It hasn’t received much press, but there was one little tidbit that caught my attention since it has to do with Roth 401(k)s and conversions. The idea is to [...]
The 401k Loan: How to Borrow Money From Your Retirement Plan and What You Need to Know
The 401k Loan May Have Benefits, but it Isn’t Without Pitfalls Roughly 75% of 401(k) plans have a loan provision. This is good news for participants who find themselves in a bind and need quick access to some cash, but it also potentially puts a lot of retirement nest eggs at risk. In fact, about [...]
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