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What is Sequence of Returns Risk and How to Protect Your Retirement
Investing comes with its fair share of risks. You have probably heard about the usual suspects, such as market risk, inflation risk, credit risk, ... -
How Pre-Retirement Planning Can Set You Up for Long-Term Success
Retirement is different from your other financial milestones. For instance, if you are saving for a house, you are essentially saving for a one-time ... -
How to Protect Your 401(k) from a Market Crash
A 401(k) plan can be your most reliable financial companion in retirement. With years of investing and employer matches, it can really help you ... -
The Right Way to Save for Retirement and Avoid Costly Mistakes
It is true that there is no single way to do anything, and multiple approaches can take you to your destination. However, when it ... -
Strategies to Avoid Early Withdrawals from Your 401(k) and IRA Accounts
A traditional 401(k) or Individual Retirement Account (IRA) does not allow withdrawals before the age of 59.5 without penalties. If you take money out ... -
401(k) Catch-Up Changes for 2025
The 401(k) is getting a boost in 2025, and it is not just limited to higher standard contribution limits. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ... -
The Power of Compounding and Rate of Return for Roth IRAs
A Roth IRA is a retirement savings tool that allows you to build wealth with tax-free growth and withdrawals. Since it is self-managed, you ... -
What are the Consequences of Not Taking a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) in Retirement?
While traditional retirement accounts like the traditional 401(k), traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA), SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, etc., offer tax advantages and help you ... -
Maxing Out Your 401(k) Contribution Isn’t Always the Best Move
Maxing out your 401(k) contributions is often seen as a smart move. It can help you save more and reach your retirement target sooner, ... -
How Taxes Apply to Different Types of Retirement Savings Plans
When you retire and start withdrawing money from your savings, you will likely pay taxes to the government. Understanding how different retirement accounts and ...